SUD Counselor/ LADAC

Job description

SUD Counselor
(Bilingual Preferred)

Full Time| Days| Hybrid

Pay begins at $63,000/year
*Eligible for Bilingual Pay Differential of and additional$1.50/hour ($3,120/year)Essential Functions:

Make an Impact in Behavioral Health — Join Our Growing Team

Celebrating 70 years of service to New Mexico families

All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing trauma-responsive behavioral health services to individuals and families in our community. For 70 years, our agency has served children and families affected by trauma, offering services that support recovery, stability, and well-being.

Today, as an Accredited Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), our multidisciplinary teams provide coordinated care through mental health counseling, forensic interviews, case management, and recovery support. In 2025, we expanded our behavioral health services to include adults and veterans, strengthening our ability to support individuals and families across the lifespan.

Our services continue to grow, we are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to this important work. If you are passionate about behavioral health and community impact, we invite you to be a part of our mission.

What will I do as a SUD Counselor with All Faiths?

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor plays a vital role in the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), providing individual substance abuse counseling and facilitating group sessions. This role includes addressing co-occurring disorders in which SUD is a treatment diagnosis.

Substance Use Disorder Counselor will collaborate with other program staff, including Therapists and Client Access and Engagement Specialist within All Faiths, to ensure best client care possible. The Substance Use Disorder Counselor will also contribute to program development, evaluation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities and other program areas, as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor.

Education and Experience:
Required:

1. Current New Mexico License as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) required.

2. Minimum of two years of experience in substance use disorder treatment, including working with individuals and/or groups.

Preferred

1. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Specific Duties:

1. Responsible for developing and maintaining all clinical records for clients.

2. Knowledgeable and ability to deliver the Matrix Model of treatment. Provide one-on-one counseling with clients using Evidence-Based Practices.

3. Facilitate/lead therapeutic group sessions.

4. Ability to create curriculum for use in group sessions.

5. Work with Access and Engagement Coordinators to ensure client needs are being met.

6. Collaborate with other agencies to ensure access to resources for clients.

7. Retain working relationships with organizations, service providers, and other agencies.

8. Maintain a high level of professional and ethical standards.

9. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

10. Reports to Clinical Director and/or Clinical Supervisor on program development, and proposed operational changes as required.

All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center cares for our Staff by offering many competitive and generous benefits and perks including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matched savings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO, 9 Paid Holidays and 2 Paid Wellness Holidays
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals & the community.

All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center (AFCAC) is committed to providing an equal opportunity in our employment practices to all qualified applicants and employees, without regard to race, age, national origin, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ancestry, familial status, citizenship, national origin, physical/mental disability (or perceived disability), serious medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center (AFCAC) conforms to the spirit as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Learn more about us at: www.allfaiths.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LADAC (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Albuquerque, NM 87112 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,120 - $63,000