Substance Abuse Counselor

  • Presbyterian Medical Services
  • Farmington, New Mexico
  • Full Time
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Substance Abuse Counselor

Presbyterian Medical Services

Occupation: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Location: Farmington, NM - 87401

Positions available: 1

Job #: 10816

Source: Presbyterian Medical Services

Posted: 04/17/2026

Web Site: www.pmsnm.org

Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More)

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JOB CATEGORY: MENTAL HEALTH/ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH / SUBSTANCE USE / COUNSELOR

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a professional position providing drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients.

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REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: * 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 required. * Experience in objective testing (e.g., SASSI, AUP) related to substance abuse issues as well as training and/or education in substance abuse issues required. * Experience developing and implementing educational / preventative outreach programs strongly preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: * Must be a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC); OR a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA); OR have licensure as a Master's or doctorate level mental health counselor, social worker, or psychologist, e.g., LMHC, LPC, LMSW, RMHC, LPCC, LMFT, LPAT, LISW, LCSW, LCP. Must have certification/licensure by date of hire and maintain current throughout employment. * Have or be able to obtain First Aid and BLS/CPR certifications within 30 days of hire. Certifications must meet the requirements listed in the document BLS / CPR / ACLS & First Aid Training Resources posted on Staurolite. It is your responsibility to keep your certifications current at all times. SCREENING REQUIREMENTS: This position requires successful completion of an initial post-offer of employment: * According to PMS Human Resources Policy 205.006, Healthcare Personnel Testing & Immunization Requirements, this position must comply with required testing and immunizations. Testing and immunizations including TB, Hepatitis B (consent or waiver), Tdap, MMR, and Varicella, will be available at the employee's PMS health center. Influenza vaccines will be required according to dates set by the CDC and NMDOH. * TB Test (and upon exposure in accordance with PMS Policies). * Criminal Records Check. $100 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS BONUSES * All bonuses subject to tax withholding and eligibility requirements. ABOUT PMS * Founded in 1969, PMS is a non-profit organization with over 1,300 employees providing services at 100+ locations in New Mexico. * Our diverse services include primary care, dental, behavioral health, early childhood education, supportive living, and senior programs. * We concentrate our resources on meeting the needs of underserved areas of New Mexico. * We operate the largest network of federally qualified health centers in the state. * PMS is not affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Presbyterian Hospitals or Presbyterian Health Plan. WHY PMS? * Mission-driven organization * Competitive salaries * Nine paid holidays and generous PTO * Medical, dental & vision insurance * Free Life & LTD coverage * Free discretionary pension plan contribution * Employee recognition and engagement activities * Robust training program * Tuition Reimbursement EOE/AA/M/F/SO/Vet/Disability

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Originally Posted on: 4/20/2026

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