Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Job overview

The Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor role is onsite in Albuquerque, NM, with pay of $30–$35 per hour. Ideal Option provides low-barrier, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment. The counselor assesses and supports patients with substance use disorders through individual counseling, treatment planning, care coordination, and referrals. Accurate documentation and collaboration with medical and behavioral health colleagues help maintain continuity and quality of care.

What you'll do

• Conduct substance use disorder assessments and evaluations
• administer and document screening tools including PHQ-9 and GAD-7
• provide individual counseling using evidence-based approaches as medically necessary
• support recovery engagement, maintenance, and relapse prevention
• identify psychosocial needs and treatment goals
• coordinate care and referrals
• document assessments, plans, progress, screenings, and referrals in the EHR
• comply with licensing, ethical, confidentiality, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor

ladac

substance use disorder

opioid use disorder

medication-assisted treatment

counseling

albuquerque nm

ideal option

$30-$35/hr

phq-9

gad-7

monday-thursday

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active New Mexico LADAC license. The stated schedule is Monday–Thursday, 40 hours per week; the posting also describes in-person and virtual counseling settings.

About the employer

Ideal Option PLLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.