Substance Abuse Counselor at PMS in Espanola, NM

Substance Abuse Counselor

Location: Espanola, NM, United States

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
  

$1000 Employee Referral Bonus