Community-Based Substance Use Counselor, ACT Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Company cell phone

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness who also struggle with substance use. You will perform assessments, provide counseling, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources according to individualized treatment plans.

This role requires active Louisiana licensure (LPC/LCSW/etc.), two years of experience, and a willingness to work in community settings with rotating on-call

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana licensure in LPC, LCSW, LPC-S, LAC/LAC-S, LMSW or PLPC.
• CIT certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with severe mental illness.
• Experience with substance use disorders preferred.
• Valid State 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 community 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.
• Follow reporting regulations, patient rights standards, and crisis intervention protocols.

Skills

LPC

LCSW

LPC-S

LAC

LMSW

PLPC

CIT

Driver's License

Job description

Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness who also struggle with substance use. You will perform assessments, provide counseling, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources according to individualized treatment plans.

This role requires active Louisiana licensure (LPC/LCSW/etc.), two years of experience, and a willingness to work in community settings with rotating on-call