Substance Abuse Counselor

$45k - $63k

Clarvida - Pennsylvania

Description

Position at Clarvida - Louisiana

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: 7/30/2026
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-$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.
Employment Type

Full-time
How to Apply

If you are a licensed substance use professional interested in community-based, recovery-oriented care within an evidence-based ACT model, we encourage you to apply for the Substance Abuse Specialist role with Clarvida.

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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.
Keywords

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