New Mexico | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth
Listed compensation
$55k-$75k
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Job Description
Telehealth Substance Use Disorder Counselor (Remote – New Mexico Licensed)
Make a meaningful impact in recovery—without burning out.
Affect is seeking compassionate, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LISW, or LADAC licensed Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselors in New Mexico to provide fully remote, evidence-based care to our Members. This role is ideal for clinicians who are passionate about recovery and are looking for a sustainable, flexible, and mission-driven telehealth environment.
Important: This is a state-specific role. Applicants must hold an active New Mexico license. If you’re licensed in another state, we encourage you to explore additional openings on our website or submit a general application for future consideration.
About Affect
Affect is transforming addiction treatment through an innovative, evidence-based digital program. We specialize in treating substance use disorders, such as opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorders, alcohol use disorder, and cannabis use disorder and we have expanded our services to include high-quality, accessible mental health. By combining mobile technology, counseling, and coordinated medical care, we empower our Members to reclaim their lives in recovery.
- Why Counselors Choose Affect
- 100% remote clinical work
- Predictable schedules and realistic caseloads
- Strong clinical support and collaboration
- Mission-driven work without the chaos of traditional settings
- Opportunity to help build the future of accessible addiction care
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct intake assessments and evaluate Member readiness for care
- Facilitate virtual individual and group counseling sessions using Affect’s evidence-based curriculum
- Provide crisis support and coordinate referrals when needed
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in our EMR
- Collaborate with clinical supervisors on treatment planning and discharge
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA and applicable state regulations
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted New Mexico license (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LISW, or LADAC)
- Experience working with substance use disorder populations
- Comfort providing care via telehealth platforms
- Strong documentation and organizational skills
- Private, HIPAA-compliant workspace with reliable internet
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $55,000–$75,000 (commensurate with license and experience)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid parental leave
- Paid vacation, sick time, and company-observed holidays
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Fully remote work environment
- Who Thrives at Affect
- Clinicians who value evidence-based, recovery-oriented care
- Providers seeking meaningful work with better work-life balance
- Professionals who enjoy collaboration, structure, and growth
- Counselors excited to be part of a modern, inclusive care model
Be part of the Affect mission. Help us reshape the future of substance use disorder care!!!
Key Responsibilities
Conduct intake assessments and facilitate virtual individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based curricula. Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and collaborate with clinical supervisors on treatment planning and crisis support.
Requirements
Applicants must hold an active, unrestricted New Mexico license as an LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LISW, or LADAC. Experience working with substance use disorder populations and comfort with telehealth platforms are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% are remote, 22% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in substance use / addiction counselor | ranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $55k–$75k | Addiction Medicine median $63k (middle half $60k–$79k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 90% remote · 22% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Addiction Medicine pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates New Mexico | Addiction Counselor | Telehealth at Affect a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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