Drug and Alcohol Counselor

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

The Las Vegas Rescue Mission is looking for a Counselor to join our team. We are a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for adult men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and/or addiction.
The Counselor position is for a Residential level of care. They will maintain a case load of 15-25. They will facilitate weekly individuals and groups as assigned. Utilize appropriate screenings, complete full biopsychosocials with DSM 5 diagnosis and ASAM Placement Criteria. The Counselor will initiate treatment plans with updated assessments monthly. They will also initiate discharge planning and work with case management throughout treatment.
Qualifications
Minimum enrolled in Bachelors program that is accredited
CADC, LADC, Intern Status, or can qualify for internship through the state board
Previous experience working with vulnerable populations preferred
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents
HMIS Data Entry/ EHR experience
Experience using Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
Crisis Intervention/ de-escalation
Group Facilitation
Motivational Interviewing/ Person Centered Practices
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with LVRM employment policies and standards.
Willing to be accountable and receive correction.
Excellent verbal, written interpersonal and organizational skills.
Healthy personal boundaries
Respectful of cultural diversity
Good time management.
Networking skills
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will manage a caseload of 15-25 individuals, facilitating weekly groups and individual sessions. They are responsible for conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge planning.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningMicrosoft Excel

Addiction Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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About Las Vegas Rescue Mission

Non-profit Organizations
Las Vegas, Nevada
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefit package
Paid vacation