Substance Abuse Counselor

Clarvida; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

On-call rotation

Job summary

Clarvida seeks a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in Louisiana. You will conduct assessments, provide counseling, coordinate care, and connect clients with community resources, delivering services directly in the community to support stability and recovery.

The role requires active Louisiana licensure (LPC/LCSW/LPC-S/LAC/LMSW/PLPC), CIT certification, and at least two years' experience with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use

Qualifications

• Active Louisiana licensure in LPC, LCSW, LPC-S, LAC/LAC-S, LMSW or PLPC.
• CIT certification.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with adults with serious 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 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.

Skills

CIT

Assessment

Counseling

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

Louisiana licensure: LPC/LCSW/LPC-S/LAC/LMSW/PLPC

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Substance Abuse Specialist - ACT Team

Location: [Mandeville, Louisiana] (Community-based)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000–$60,000/year depending on Certification/Licensure

Date Posted: 07-30-2026

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–$60,000/year depending on Certification/Licensure
• Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with flexibility to fit your lifestyle
• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure