Licensed Counselor

CommonSpirit Health • Albuquerque, NM

4d

About The Position

Licensed Counselors at the St. Joseph's Sobriety Program provide individual and group counseling services to adults participating in alcohol and/or drug addiction. This role includes responsibility for conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Counselors also support family engagement, parenting education, and coordination of wraparound services within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Credential: LADAC required.
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of clinical experience in substance and/or alcohol addiction.

Nice To Haves

• LPCC, LISW, LMHC, or LMSW preferred.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake assessments to determine the appropriate level of care using the ASAM criteria.
• Develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Provide weekly individual and group counseling services utilizing evidence-based approaches, including CRA, CBT, and MI.
• Facilitate parenting, relapse prevention, and recovery-focused group sessions.
• Support 12-Step recovery participation and facilitate or refer to Al-Anon-informed groups.
• Complete clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with NMAC and Medicaid standards.
• Collaborate with case managers, peer support staff, and community partners to coordinate holistic care.
• Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and referrals to higher levels of care as needed.
• Participate in weekly case reviews, staff meetings, and clinical supervision.
• Ensure culturally competent, family-centered service delivery aligned with trauma-informed principles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees