Substance Abuse Therapist

Clarvida - Indiana • Merrillville, IN

8d • $46,000 - $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist to support children, youth, adults, and families navigating substance use challenges. In this role, you will provide client-centered, recovery-oriented services that address the underlying factors contributing to substance use while helping clients build sustainable paths toward wellness.
Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including client homes, office locations, and community-based environments. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide individual and group counseling, and collaborate with families, courts, and community partners to support positive outcomes.
This role may include attending court hearings, assisting with client transportation as needed, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

• One of the following active Indiana licenses: – Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC) – Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) – LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC with substance use treatment experience
• Experience working with substance use populations preferred
• Valid State Driver’s License in good standing with current state-minimum auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with substance use populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments and ongoing evaluations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual and group counseling services
• Support children, youth, adults, and families impacted by substance use
• Identify and connect clients with appropriate community resources
• Advocate for clients in court and other systems as required
• Provide client transportation as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support treatment goals

Benefits

• Salary range of $46,000–$55,000/year, based on licensure
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
• Up to 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
• DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
• 401(k)
• Free licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed