Job Title
Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Substance Use/Counselor
Position Summary
This is a professional position providing drug and alcohol abuse counseling to Behavioral Health clients.
Qualifications
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.
$1000 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
Job Info
- Job Identification 11179
- Job Category Behavioral Health-Licensed
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 2360 Indian Wells Rd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310, US
- Program Description Alamogordo Family Health Center - Behavioral Health
- Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
- Remote Eligible No
- Benefits Eligible Yes
- Sign-On Bonus 2500