New Mexico Department of Health
Mental Health Substance Abuse Counselor
New Mexico Department of Health, Roswell, New Mexico, us, 88202
Mental Health Substance Abuse Counselor (DOH/NMRC #12552+)
Posting Details
This posting will be used for on‑going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico. Preference will be given to candidates with any license related to this position, a minimum of LSAA Licensed Substance Abuse Associate.
Salary $19.97 - $29.95 Hourly
$41,527 - $62,291 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4.
Why does the job exist? As part of an interdisciplinary team, provide a safe therapeutic environment in a clinically managed, substance abuse (mental health enhanced) residential treatment facility that optimizes the client’s opportunity to maintain sobriety and an enhanced quality of life.
How does it get done? Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team by participating in and contributing to clinical staffing. Engages clients in the therapeutic process and involves interested others (such as family and agencies) in their treatment progress.
Who are the customers? Individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems seeking treatment at NMRC.
Ideal Candidate Licensed LSAA, Licensed Substance Abuse Associate or LADAC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Experience conducting educational sessions and completing electronic medical records timely.
Minimum Qualification High School diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a substance abuse and/or behavioral disorder counseling environment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment requires successful completion of criminal background and is conditional pending results. Employment is subject to pre‑employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.
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Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales, (575) 347-3417, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Salary $19.97 - $29.95 Hourly
$41,527 - $62,291 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4.
Why does the job exist? As part of an interdisciplinary team, provide a safe therapeutic environment in a clinically managed, substance abuse (mental health enhanced) residential treatment facility that optimizes the client’s opportunity to maintain sobriety and an enhanced quality of life.
How does it get done? Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team by participating in and contributing to clinical staffing. Engages clients in the therapeutic process and involves interested others (such as family and agencies) in their treatment progress.
Who are the customers? Individuals with mental, emotional and substance abuse problems seeking treatment at NMRC.
Ideal Candidate Licensed LSAA, Licensed Substance Abuse Associate or LADAC, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor. Experience conducting educational sessions and completing electronic medical records timely.
Minimum Qualification High School diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a substance abuse and/or behavioral disorder counseling environment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements This position is designated a safety sensitive. Employment requires successful completion of criminal background and is conditional pending results. Employment is subject to pre‑employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Effective 01/01/2015, the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute became a 100% Tobacco Free/E-Cigarette Free Campus. As such, no tobacco, tobacco products or E-Cigarette products are permitted on any part of the campus.
Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales, (575) 347-3417, Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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