Substance abuse counselor jobs in New Mexico

Too few open substance abuse counselor jobs in New Mexico post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $35.63/hr ($74,100 a year) for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors in New Mexico (May 2025), against $28.53 nationally, 3rd highest of 52 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

Santa Fe (2), Alamogordo (1), Albuquerque (1), Española (1) and Tierra Amarilla (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

By open jobs on this board: Presbyterian Medical Services (3), Groups Recover Together (1) and Roadrunner Health Services (1). In all, 5 employers have substance abuse counselor jobs open in New Mexico.

7 substance abuse counselor jobs are open in New Mexico today at 5 employers on this board, about 2.9 for every 1,000 substance abuse counselors employed there (BLS counts 2,420, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors to grow 18.4% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for mental health therapists.

1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Carry On Therapy (...and full-time opportunities available Remote work opportunities Weekly pay on Tuesdays $250 hire-on...).

2 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Social Services Director at Genesis HealthCare (...medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members *On-Demand Pay Program that allows for...); Social Worker at Genesis HealthCare (...medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members *On-Demand Pay Program that allows for...).

36 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: ABA Behavior Technician at ABA Pathways (Bilingual. ...Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification Spanish/English bilingual candidates...); Independently Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (Part-time) at Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (Bilingual: Spanish. ...working within an integrated/cross-disciplinary environment. Bilingual in...); Social Services Coordinator at Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless (Bilingual: Spanish. ...experience working in a FQHC or community healthcare setting Bilingual...). Every such job in New Mexico.

5 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Groups Recover Together ($4,000 sign-on bonus); Behavioral Heath Technician/Recovery Specialist at Horizon Services ($2,000 sign-on bonus); Espanola Behavioral Health Counselor Therapist with Sign-on Bonus (May be eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness) at Serna Solutions ($1,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in New Mexico.

4 of the open mental health and social work jobs here say so in their own posting: Mental Health Therapist at Presbyterian Medical Services (Mental Health Therapist . $6,700 Relocation Stipend for Qualified Candidates Presbyterian Medical Services...); BCBA - $10,000 Retention Bonus - Relocation Assistance Available at Proud Moments ABA (BCBA - $10,000 Retention Bonus - Relocation Assistance Available . Overview Take your next step in your...); Counselor Social WKR Clin Cert at UNM Health (...upon hire and additionally as required Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available). Every such job in New Mexico.

A state counselor credential; requirements run from a high school diploma with training hours to a master's degree. Alcohol and drug counselor credential (State certification board; exams by IC&RC; each state sets its own credential). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from New Mexico's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

17 people finished substance abuse counselor programs at 4 schools in New Mexico in 2023-24 (U.S. Department of Education). The most graduates: Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque (7), Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe (5) and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus in Roswell (4). Online schools count where they are based.

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