Substance Abuse Specialist CIT - CAC - PLPC - LAC - LMSW

Merakey•New Orleans, LA

10d•$22 - $25

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 people receiving services. The role also includes developing person-centered treatment plans, reviewing and updating individual crisis plans as needed, and completing annual substance use assessments. The specialist meets clients where they are in treatment and uses motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques. The position requires thorough, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and interpretative summaries. Compensation is $22 per hour for a Counselor In Training (CIT) and up to $25 per hour, plus a $4,500 annual mileage stipend.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another human-service-related field.
Must hold one of the following credentials or statuses: Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), 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 people receiving ACT services.
Facilitate substance use disorder groups.
Create person-centered treatment plans.
Review and update individual crisis plans as required.
Complete annual substance use assessments.
Use motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques while working with members at their stage of treatment.
Complete timely, thorough clinical documentation, including progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and interpretative summaries.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
DailyPay access to earned pay.
On the Goga well-being platform, with 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 annual mileage stipend.