ACT Addictions Counselor

Description Description ACT Substance Abuse Counselor Location: Savannah, Georgia (Community-based) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $50,232 - $63,149/annually Date Posted: October 7, 2026 About The Role Clarvida is seeking an ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Substance Abuse Counselor to provide substance abuse counseling and treatment to adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and connection to community resources. You will help clients achieve their recovery goals, address their substance use and mental health needs, and improve their overall quality of life through supportive, community-based services. Responsibilities Conduct assessments of client strengths, substance abuse, mental health needs, and biopsychosocial historiesProvide individual and group counseling for substance abuse recoveryDeliver crisis assessments and interventionsLink clients to community resources such as AA and other recovery servicesDevelop treatment plans tailored to clients’ specific needs and goalsParticipate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and needsDocument all services provided and maintain accurate records in compliance with agency standards Requirements CAC-I, CAC-II, GCADC-I, CADC, CADC-T, or CCIT certificationStrong communication skills (written and oral)Experience working with culturally diverse and dual-diagnosed populationsValid Georgia Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)Clean criminal background check (no evidence of abuse, neglect, or sexual exploitation of children or adults) Compensation & Benefits Full-Time Employees Paid vacation days that increase with tenureSeparate sick leave that rolls over each yearUp to 10 paid holidays*Medical, dental, and vision benefit plansDailyPay– access your earned wages instantlyTraining, development, and continuing education credits for licensure All Employees 401(k)Free licensure supervisionPet insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainmentMileage reimbursement*Cell phone stipend*Benefitavailability may vary by state/county. Work Location Community-based - Savannah (Georgia) Employment Type Full-time How To Apply If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome substance abuse challenges and mental health obstacles, we encourage you to apply for the ACT Substance Abuse Counselor role at Clarvida. Application Deadline:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Learn more:www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values Seeadditionalopenings: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 without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. Keywords ACT substance abuse counselor Georgia, community-based substance abuse counselor, substance use disorder counselor, mental health substance abuse recovery, Clarvida careers, behavioral health counselor Georgia