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Substance Abuse Counselor (M49995)

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Term Appointment; funding available through 06/30/2009; continuance beyond that date is subject to availability of additional funding. Please refer to "To Apply" section below for additional application materials required.  

POSITION SUMMARY:  Albuquerque Metro Central Intake (AMCI) has an entry level opening for an assessment clinician. AMCI's mission is to facilitate entry into substance abuse counseling for low-income individuals in Bernalillo County. We have been providing this service through a contract with the city of Albuquerque for almost 12 years and anticipate continuing to serve the community for the foreseeable future. Our clientele includes many court ordered individuals as well as self-referrals and individuals referred by other agencies in the community.

The substance abuse counselor at AMCI provides a comprehensive substance abuse assessment, level of care determination, and referral to an appropriate provider within an established provider network. The successful candidate will have prior experience in substance abuse, mental health, or other social services fields. Internships and field placements can be used as experience. Prior experience with assessment and screening is also very desirable.
Acceptable licenses include: LADAC, LSAA, LBSW, LPC, LMHC, LMSW.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or an equivalent field; at least 1 year of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

OR

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 3 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

OR

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience that can be demonstrated to be applicable to the duties listed in the job description.

If you are selected for this position, you will be required to present official transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc. as verification of your qualifications.  
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Spanish speaker
Proficient with use of Addiction Severity Index assessment tool
Experience using DSM IV diagnostic criteria for substance abuse disorders
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
Discipline-specific licensure/certification may be a requirement for positions in this classification.

Candidate must pass a criminal background check if position involves contact with minors.
Refer to Job Description for Physical Requirements and Working Conditions.  

TO APPLY:  ALL APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA eJOBS, OUR ON LINE APPLICATION/RESUME SYSTEM. Go to eJOBS, http://ejobs.unm.edu to apply.

For assistance with our application process or help setting up your resume on eJOBS, please contact the Human Resources Service Center at (505) 277-MyHR (6947), visit fastinfo.unm.edu or come into our Human Resources Service Center, 1700 Lomas Blvd. NE Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87131.

All eJOBS applications/resumes must be received no later than midnight Mountain Time on the day the posting closes.

Per the request of the department your ejobs application MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER AND A LIST OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES at the time your application is submitted. The cover letter and list of professional references should be submitted through eJOBS with your application/resume.

Apply online at http://ejobs.unm.edu

Internal Job Code: M49995

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