Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Job Description

POSITION :

Substance Use Disorder Counselor - NMCD

SCHEDULE :

Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY :

Central NM Correctional Facility

LOCATION : Los Lunas, NM

Are you ready for a behavioral health role where

your skills truly matter

and

your impact is immediate ?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc.

is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving

their first experience with quality, compassionate care -and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in our facility, you'll do more than care for patients-duties include screening and assessments of psychiatric, medical, social services, employment and residential needs, as well as risk factors for re-incarceration following the individual's admission to jail. Whether you're assisting inmates with their mental health or helping to coordinate aftercare services in the community, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You'll do more than just deliver care.

You'll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

Performance check-ins with annual merit increase

Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement saving plan

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account

Continuing education options

Free CEUs

Pet Insurance

Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal

Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University

Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home / auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

Currently licensed as Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT). LISAC preferred. Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field

Active CPR certification.

Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.

A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

Apply today and become the RN your community needs.

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