Substance Abuse Specialist CIT - CAC - PLPC - LAC - LMSW
Merakey•New Orleans, LA
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join its Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in New Orleans, Louisiana. The multidisciplinary team provides evidence-based services to people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The Substance Abuse Specialist provides individual substance abuse therapy and facilitates substance use disorder groups for members receiving services. The position pays $22 per hour for CIT candidates or $25 per hour, plus a $4,500 yearly mileage stipend.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another human service-related field.
- Must be an LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor), LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work), or Counselor In Training (CIT).
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and a recovery-driven service system.
- Valid Louisiana driver's license.
- Appropriate state and federal clearances.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual substance abuse therapy to members receiving services.
- Facilitate substance use disorder groups.
- Create person-centered treatment plans.
- Review and update individual crisis plans as required.
- Complete annual substance use assessments.
- Meet clients where they are in treatment and use motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques.
- Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and interpretative summaries.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
- DailyPay access to earned pay.
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
- $4,500 yearly mileage stipend.
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