Substance Abuse Counselor

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Occupation:

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Location:

Farmington, NM - 87401 Positions available: 1 Job #: 10816

Source:

Presbyterian Medical Services

Posted:

04/17/2026

Web Site:

www.pmsnm.org

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

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. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

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 Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information.

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