Mental Health & Substance Abuse Counselor (NMCD #17534)

Salary

$20.56 - $30.85 Hourly

$42,773 - $64,160 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C4

Posting Details

• APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH & YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Due to the available budget allocated for this position, the hiring rate will not exceed $28.63 per hour.

Why does the job exist?

This position is an entry level Behavioral Health Position and will provide education for individuals and groups in a correctional setting. The position will provide a wide range of education including but not limited to substance abuse, relationship difficulties, trauma, mental illness and crisis intervention. The incumbent will provide direct psychotherapy education to individuals, and groups suffering from substance abuse and other mental issues. Employees will conduct case management including counseling, behavior management, coordinate programs, prepare administrative reports, provide consultation to staff, conduct interviews with new inmates for assessment and recommend treatment plans.

How does it get done?

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy education for mental health and substance abuse services to the general inmate population.
• Provide counseling, and programming to dual diagnosed inmate population.
• Tracks patient progress and treatment compliance in case management to evaluate success of therapy.
• Maintains and updates case and record files

Who are the customers?

The New Mexico Corrections Department

Ideal Candidate

Experience in the following:

• Clinician work either in an inpatient or correctional environment
• Handling crisis intervention
• Running substance abuse groups
• Presenting recommendations for treatment or programs.
• Working knowledge of Residential Drug Abuse Programs (RDAP)

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in a substance abuse and or behavioral disorder counseling environment. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with inmates. Willingness to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information: Sonya Levario at (575) 888-3823 or sonya.levario@cd.nm.gov. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.