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Eckerd Connects
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Certified Substance Abuse Counselor

CounselorNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60,000

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

  • Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
  • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
  • PTO Exchange

Annual Salary: $60,000

Full-Time, Part-Time, and On-Call Positions available

Duties and Responsibilities

  • The Licensed/Certified Addiction Counselor is responsible for the designs, develops, and implements all programs related to substance use and abuse prevention and intervention in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant and Health Services staff, center physician and Center Director.
  • The Licensed/Certified Addiction Counselor coordinates all programs designed to reduce and eliminate substance use and abuse and in compliance with the Department of Labor/Job Corps guidelines.
  • Conducts in-service training sessions with both staff and students in all areas related to substance use and abuse.
  • Submits recommendations to the Center Director for medical terminations related to substance misuse and abuse in conjunction with the Mental Health Consultant, center physician, Health and Wellness Manager (RN), etc.
  • Monitors behavior and progress of students involved in the Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse Prevention/Intervention Program.
  • Maintains confidential reports and records on all referrals and cases.

Qualifications

  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) certification or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) required.
  • Prefer One year of work-related experience; prefer experience working with youth.
  • Prefer Master’s degree and previous experience with disadvantaged youth, particularly in a residential setting.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About Our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

  • Our Program Location
  • Albuquerque Job Corps
  • 1500 Indian School Rd NW
  • Albuquerque, NM 87104

Please follow the link for more information about this program: eckerd.org

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor designs and implements substance abuse prevention and intervention programs while monitoring student progress and behavior. They also conduct staff and student training and maintain confidential records in compliance with program guidelines.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingAddiction counselingPrevention programmingIntervention strategiesCase managementConfidential reportingBehavioral monitoringCrisis interventionYouth counselingDocumentationRegulatory compliance

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 32% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Substance Abuse Counselor at Eckerd Connects a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
25%
Loan repayment
11% this job
PSLF eligible
11% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eckerd Connects

Non-profit Organizations
Clearwater, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
19 days of Paid Time Off
11 paid holidays
Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
Flexible spending accounts
Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary term life insurance