Community-Based Substance Use Counselor (ACT Team)

Pathways; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Insurance options

DailyPay

Education credits

401(k)

EAP

Pet insurance

Company cell phone

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness who are also addressing substance use. This community-based role conducts assessments, provides counseling, coordinates care, and connects clients with community resources per individualized treatment plans.

ACT services are delivered in homes, workplaces, and other local settings to promote stability, recovery, and independence.

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana licensure in one of LPC/LCSW/LPC-S/LAC/LAC-S/LMSW/PLPC.
• CIT certification.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with adults with serious mental illness.
• Experience with substance use disorders preferred.
• Valid Louisiana Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use assessments and evaluations.
• Deliver individual and family counseling services.
• Provide case management aligned with treatment plans.
• Support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Link clients to appropriate community-based resources and supports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule (1 week every 6-8 weeks).
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.

Education

Louisiana licensure (LPC, LCSW, LPC-S, LAC/LAC-S, LMSW, PLPC)

Tools

CIT

Job description

Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness who are also addressing substance use. This community-based role conducts assessments, provides counseling, coordinates care, and connects clients with community resources per individualized treatment plans.

ACT services are delivered in homes, workplaces, and other local settings to promote stability, recovery, and independence.