Substance Abuse Counselor

Description

Substance Abuse Specialist - ACT Team
Location: [New Orleans, Louisiana] (Community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000–$60,000/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–$60,000/year
  Weekday schedule (8:00 AM–4:30 PM) with flexibility to fit your lifestyle
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

*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.

Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

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.

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