Substance Abuse Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Separate sick leave

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

DailyPay – access earned wages

Training and CE credits

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 experiencing substance use challenges. In this role, you will provide integrated, recovery-oriented substance use services while working as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team.

ACT services are delivered directly in the community—client homes, places of employment, and other local settings to support stability, recovery, and long-term

Qualifications

• Must hold active Louisiana licensure (LPC/LCSW/LPC-S/LAC/LMSW/PLPC).
• Minimum of two years of professional experience with severe mental illness.
• Experience with substance use disorders preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License in good standing.

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.
• Collaborate with ACT team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Education

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

Tools

CIT

Job description

Substance Abuse Specialist - ACT Team

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (Community-based)

Employment Type: Full-time Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with flexibility to fit your lifestyle

Salary: $45,000–$63,000/year, depending on licensure/certification

Date Posted: 9/21/2026

About The Role

Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, supporting adults with severe mental illness who are also experiencing substance use challenges. In this role, you will provide integrated, recovery-oriented substance use services while working as part of a multidisciplinary ACT team.

ACT services are delivered directly in the community—client homes, places of employment, and other local settings to support stability, recovery, and long-term independence. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources aligned with individualized treatment plan goals.

This position participates in a rotating on-call schedule (one week every 6–8 weeks). One (1) day of PTO is earned for each on‑call rotation, regardless of call volume, to support work–life balance.

What Is the ACT Program?

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is one of the most established and widely researched evidence-based practices for adults with severe mental illness. ACT provides comprehensive, person-centered services—including housing support, recovery services, vocational assistance, nursing, psychiatric care, and therapy—directly in the community. The goal is to help clients transition to lower levels of care or increased independence while improving overall quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance use assessments and evaluations
• Deliver individual and family counseling services
• Provide case management services 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 a 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

Requirements

• Active Louisiana licensure in one of the following:
  • LPC
  • LCSW
  • LPC‑S
  • LAC / LAC‑S
  • LMSW
  • PLPC
• CIT
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience providing services to individuals with serious mental illness
• Experience working with substance use disorders (personal recovery or professional experience preferred)
• Valid State Driver’s License in good standing

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employees

• Salary range of $45,000–$63,000/year
• 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

All Employees

• 401(k)
• Free counseling licensure supervision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
• Mileage reimbursement*
• Company cell phone
• Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.