Substance Abuse Counselor at Wexford Health Sources

POSITION: Substance Use Disorder Counselor – NMCDSCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shiftsFACILITY: The PenitentiaryLOCATION: Santa Fe, NMAre you ready for a behavioral health role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care—and it starts with you.Position SummaryAs a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in our facility, you’ll do more than care for patients—duties include screening and assessments of psychiatric, medical, social services, employment and residential needs, as well as risk factors for re-incarceration following the individual’s admission to jail. Whether you’re assisting inmates with their mental health or helping to coordinate aftercare services in the community, your skills will make a real impact every day.You'll do more than just deliver care.You’ll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.Why Work with Wexford Health?Performance check-ins with annual merit increaseGenerous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leavePaid holidaysComprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShieldDental and Vision insurance401(k) retirement saving planCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceNon-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending accountContinuing education optionsFree CEUsPet InsuranceFlexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPalDiscounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire UniversityPartnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!What You’ll NeedCurrently licensed as Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT). LISAC preferred. Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related fieldActive CPR certification.Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates. Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.Apply today and become the RN your community needs.