Substance Use Specialist
Start Corporation·Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
Start Corporation·Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana
The specialist provides supportive services and conducts co-occurring groups for clients. They are responsible for developing and updating individualized treatment plans and teaching essential daily living and social skills.
About Start Corporation Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.
We are looking to hire a Substance use Specialist who will provide supportive services to clients, participate in setting treatment goals with clients, and conduct co-occurring groups with clients. Apply today!
Minimum Requirements Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in the social services field (preferred) Minimum of one year of specialized training or supervision experience in populations with substance use (required) Be over 18 years of age (required)
Core Competencies Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard. Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants. Demonstrates knowledge of behavioral health symptoms, interventions, and impact.
Job Duties / Skills Required Assists clients in identifying strengths, needs, and realistic goals to develop a treatment plan to address behavioral health and co-occurring disorders.
Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.
Effectively teaches daily living skills, social skills, and household management skills.
Provides supportive services for clients and arranges for the provision of services from community resources based on individualized treatment plans.
Participates in setting treatment plan goals/objectives with clients within 30 days of admission and updates every 3 months.
Conducts co-occurring groups and treatment as outlined in the ACT Fidelity Manual with supervision of the Team Lead and other licensed professional staff.
Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, 13 paid holidays per year for regular full time staff, 403(b), and 403(b) matching.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in social services is preferred, and the candidate must be over 18 years old. One year of specialized training or supervision experience with populations with substance use is required.
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.
