Behavioral Health Counselor With Substance Abuse Credentials

Our Behavioral Health service line is growing, and we need you!

Grants New Mexico is a diverse community of 10,000 people descending from many cultures and backgrounds. Our climate is mild year-round, typical of the high desert. We are located one hour west of Albuquerque on I-40. The community offers a low cost of living, inexpensive housing, the convenience of a nearby large city for dining, shopping and more. Plenty of open space for exploring and other outdoor activities provide ample opportunities during time off.

Seeking a licensed therapist with substance abuse credentials to join our recently implemented behavioral health team, in one of the following licensures:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW
• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

This person will join our recently implemented behavioral health team at the Cibola Family Health Center and provide therapy services for patients, their families and support systems as these relate to their mental health care needs.

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Duties:

• Performs biopsychosocial assessments and provides counseling services.

• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or treatment plans.

• Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crisis.

• Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.

• Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

• Refer clients to community or social service programs.

Requirements:

• Licensure in state of New Mexico is required, including a Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling

• Substance Abuse Credentials preferred

• State registration is required

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in Social Work/Case Management/Counseling

• Hospital experience preferred, but not required.