Substance Abuse Counselor

JOB CATEGORY

MENTAL

HEALTH/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / SUBSTANCE USE / COUNSELOR POSITION SUMMARY

This is a professional position providing drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients.

REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Minimum of an Associates of Arts degree. Knowledge of alcoholism and drug addiction, substance abuse treatment techniques, and twelve-step recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous required. Recovering counselors must be drug and alcohol-free a minimum of two years prior to employment. At least six months experience interviewing, screening and assessing abuse clients required. Experience in objective testing (e.g., SASSI, AUP) related to substance abuse issues as well as training and/or education in substance abuse issues required. Experience developing and implementing educational / preventative outreach programs strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC); OR a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA); OR have licensure as a Master's or doctorate level mental health counselor, social worker, or psychologist, e.g., LMHC, LPC, LMSW, RMHC, LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, LISW, LCSW, LCP. Must have certification/licensure by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment. Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document "

BLS / CPR / ACLS

& First Aid Training Resources" posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times.

SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, "Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements," this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee's PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and

NMDOH. TB

Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies). Criminal Records Check. $100 EMPLOYEE

REFERRAL BONUS BONUSES

All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements.

ABOUT PMS

Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico. Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico. We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state. PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan. WHY PMS? Mission-driven organization Competitive salaries Nine paid holidays and generous PTO Medical, dental & vision insurance Free Life & LTD coverage Free discretionary pension plan contribution Employee recognition and engagement activities Robust training program Tuition Reimbursement EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability