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: March 17, 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 All Employees 401(k) Free licensure supervision Employee Assistance Program Pet insurance - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement Cell phone stipend 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: See other opportunities: 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.
