Addiction Counselor

The Addiction Counselor, reporting to the Clinical Director, is a full-time (40 hours per week), on-site counselor who provides individual and group substance use counseling as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, under clinical supervision. All work follows ASAM criteria, state and federal law, the counseling code of ethics, and SFRC's evidence-based practices, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage an assigned caseload and meet productivity expectations set by SFRC.
• Facilitate substance use psychoeducation and counseling groups using evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
• Provide individual substance use counseling.
• Gather assessment information and contribute to ASAM level-of-care recommendations and treatment plans under clinical supervision.
• Support relapse prevention planning, recovery skill-building, and connection to recovery support services.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with BHSD standards.
• Coordinate with the Case Manager and treatment team, and refer mental health concerns to licensed therapists on the team.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision as required by the counselor's license.
• Participate in initial and ongoing training on SFRC's evidence-based practices and maintain fidelity to them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, including motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria and level-of-care determination.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Computer literacy sufficient to maintain compliance with BHSD (Behavioral Health Services Division) standards for computerized client assessments, the electronic health record, and data systems.
• Lived experience of recovery valued.
• Experience with co-occurring populations preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Current New Mexico LSAA or LADAC license.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a behavioral health or human services field, or as required by the license held.
• Experience working with people with substance use disorders; supervised practicum or internship experience counts.
• For individuals in recovery from SUD, a minimum of two (2) years of uninterrupted abstinence from alcohol and/or drugs.
• Current, valid New Mexico driver's license, clean driving record, and auto insurance.