Substance Abuse Counselor

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Clinical counseling to individuals with substance abuse issues, mental health and domestic violence
Crisis emergency / intervention
Conducts interviews for intake, assessment, and recommends interventions
Develops plans for service, treatment, and termination on a short/long term basis
Make referrals
Facilitate sobriety support groups
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to understand and complete reporting requirements for data compliance pertaining to billing and data collection systems

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

40 hours per week, variable. For at least one year starting ASAP.
17-$19 per hour, medical/dental benefits available; paid leave;
employer-sponsored retirement plan.

DESCRIPTION: The Substance Abuse Counselor is responsible for providing therapeutic support and intervention of adult survivors of domestic violence who are dealing with substance abuse issues.

Other Information/Requirements: 

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree in counseling or social work. Current NM LADAC/LISW or LADAC/LPCC license to practice in field of expertise; bi-lingual preferred, minimum of 2 years experience in working with substance abuse issues and domestic violence survivors. Must obtain NCIC Clearance. Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality.

How to Apply: 

If interested, please submit resume, cover letter and three professional references to: [email protected] Executive Director, PO Box 5701, Santa Fe, NM 87502 (open until filled).

Contact Information
Name: 
Executive Director
Agency/Organization: 
Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families, Inc.
Address: 
PO Box 5701
City: 
Santa Fe
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87502
Business Phone: 
15054745536
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.esperanzashelter.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 23 2012
Date to Remove: 
Nov 26 2012

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