Presbyterian Medical Services

Substance Abuse Counselor (LADAC / LSAA)

Presbyterian Medical Services  •  Alamogordo, NM (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is seeking compassionate and dedicated Substance Abuse Counselors to join our Behavioral Health team.

In this rewarding role, you will provide assessments, treatment planning, individual and group counseling, education, and care coordination to support clients throughout their recovery journey. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team and community partners, you will help individuals develop the skills, support systems, and confidence needed to achieve long-term wellness and recovery. This position is open to Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (LADACs), Licensed Substance Abuse Associates (LSAAs), and other qualified behavioral health professionals with eligible licensure.

If you are committed to helping others create positive change in their lives, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct substance use screenings, assessments, and evaluations.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide individual, family, couples, and group counseling services.
  • Facilitate substance use education and recovery-focused programming.
  • Support clients through all stages of recovery, including aftercare planning.
  • Coordinate care with families, community partners, courts, schools, employers, and other service providers.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Participate in outreach, prevention, and community education initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience in objective testing (e.g., SASSI, AUP) related to substance abuse issues as well as training and/or education in substance abuse issues.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with prevention, outreach, or community education programs.

Why Join PMS?

  • Meaningful work that positively impacts individuals, families, and communities.
  • Clinical supervision and mentorship opportunities for qualifying clinicians.
  • Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on client care and professional excellence.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Loan Repayment Eligibility: PMS is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC)-approved site and qualifies for Public Student Loan Forgiveness

If you're ready to help individuals build healthier futures and support lasting recovery through compassionate, evidence-based care, we encourage you to apply for the Substance Abuse Counselor position with Presbyterian Medical Services.

$1000 Employee Referral Bonus

Presbyterian Medical Services

About Presbyterian Medical Services

Presbyterian Medical Services (PMS) is the successor to the United Presbyterian Church's Medical Mission work in the Southwest, which began in 1901. In 1969, a New Mexico based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation was formed to ensure continuation of the mission to provide health care services to the underserved communities throughout the Southwest.

All told, we provide services in approximately 100 locations throughout New Mexico. Many of the individuals served by PMS live at or below the federal poverty level. PMS programs are in urban, rural and frontier locations. Some areas have geographical barriers which dramatically impact access to services.

Our primary care services are focused on helping New Mexicans of all ages. Our dental care includes preventive, restorative and some rehabilitative services. Our behavioral health and developmental disability programs enhance lives and enable the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Our integrated service model provides the highest quality of care at every stage of life. Combined with our services for veterans and childhood education, PMS' services strengthen the fabric of our New Mexico communities by offering a strong safety net of care for people of all backgrounds.

PMS is accredited by the Joint Commission, signifying achievement of the highest standard of performance in the industry. Numerous PMS community health centers have achieved recognition from the Joint Commission as Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH). The PCMH is a way of organizing primary care that emphasizes care coordination and communication to transform primary care for maximized health outcomes. We've also received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Year Founded
1969
Website
pmsnm.org
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