Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counsler

Come Join Our Team! We are looking for a part-time Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counsler! 

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional committed to helping individuals overcome addiction?

We are seeking a skilled Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor to join our team. As an Addiction Counselor, you will play a vital role in providing counseling services to alcohol and drug dependent clients as part of an interdisciplinary team in inpatient and outpatient hospital or clinic settings.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to helping others, we invite you to apply.

• Performs initial therapy assessment to develop appropriate treatment goals for alcohol and drug dependent clients.


• Collects and reviews referral information upon assessment of patients to determine eligibility for inpatient and outpatient programs.


• Assesses strengths and weaknesses in collaboration with treatment needs in development of multidisciplinary care plans and post-acute services. 


• Conducts initial patient interviews, determines diagnosis and develops appropriate treatment plan including in-patient and other potential community-based programs in order to best meet the patient’s needs.


• Makes referrals to appropriate agencies as needed; provides clinical consultation to referral resources, family members, and others to help support patients in their recovery.


• If determined appropriate, conducts individual and group counseling sessions with patients.


• Updates and reviews patient records including notes on individual and group sessions.


• Works closely with patients to engage them in the decision-making process and help them understand the benefits of assessment and accessing the appropriate level of care as indicated.


• Monitors patient access to and involvement with treatment plan and other providers to help address barriers to treatment and the recovery process.


• Coordinates with other members of the treatment team to evaluate patient progress and make changes to treatment plan as needed.


• Effectively communicates with patient and medical professionals as needed regarding medical condition, changes in condition, progress and available programs in place upon discharge.


• Models and supports health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills for patients.


• Works collaboratively with patient’s funding sources to obtain initial authorizations for reimbursement for intervention and recovery support services.


• Completes paperwork requirements and maintains quality, up-to-date clinical records.


• Maintains working knowledge of other drug and alcohol treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with patients.


• Remains in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including company’s policies and procedures, federal, state and local regulations.


• Participates in all assigned meetings, staff development, and training as required.

• Successful completion of all prerequisite requirements including education and clinical hours for a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor (LADAC)


• 3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting


• Must have a valid and unencumbered LADAC license from the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice


• Must have a reliable source of transportation

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families) 
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets