Substance Abuse Counselor Job at Wexford Health Sources, Santa Fe, NM

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  • Wexford Health Sources
  • Santa Fe, NM

Job Description

POSITION: Substance Use Disorder Counselor – NMCD

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: The Penitentiary

LOCATION: Santa Fe, NM

Are 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 Summary

As 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 increase
  • Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShield
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement saving plan
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
  • Continuing education options
  • Free CEUs
  • Pet Insurance
  • Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
  • Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
  • Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You’ll Need

  • Currently 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 field
  • Active CPR certification.
  • Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
  • A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your skills matter here. Your compassion changes lives.

Apply today and become the RN your community needs.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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