SUMMARY:  

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. 

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: 

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

Education and Experience: 

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