Provide individual substance abuse therapy and facilitate disorder groups for members with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Develop person-centered treatment plans and maintain detailed clinical documentation including progress notes and assessments.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team in our New Orleans, LA location.
Earn: $22-$25/hour + $4,500/yearly mileage stipend
Substance Abuse Specialists are an essential part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
The multidisciplinary team provides evidenced based services to members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
The SAS provides individual substance abuse therapy and facilitates substance use disorder groups to consumers in service.
Create the person-centered treatment plan, review and change the individual crisis plan as required, and complete annual substance use assessment.
Ability to meet the client where they are in treatment and utilize motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction techniques when working with members.
Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation such as: progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and interpretative summaries.
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Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team in our New Orleans, LA location.
Earn: $22-$25/hour + $4,500/yearly mileage stipend
Substance Abuse Specialists are an essential part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.
The multidisciplinary team provides evidenced based services to members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
The SAS provides individual substance abuse therapy and facilitates substance use disorder groups to consumers in service.
Create the person-centered treatment plan, review and change the individual crisis plan as required, and complete annual substance use assessment.
Ability to meet the client where they are in treatment and utilize motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction techniques when working with members.
Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation such as: progress notes, assessments, treatment plans, and interpretative summaries.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.
Candidates must be able to utilize motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques to support clients. Professional certifications such as CIT, CAC, PLPC, LAC, or LMSW are indicated in the job title.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.