Substance Abuse Specialist - CIT - CAC - LAC - LMSW - PLPC

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human service related field
  • LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor), LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) or Counselor In Training (CIT)
  • Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
  • Valid Louisiana driver's license
  • Appropriate state and federal clearances

Responsibilities

• Provide evidenced based services to members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders
• Offer individual substance abuse therapy and facilitate substance use disorder groups
• Create and review individual crisis plans as needed
• Develop and maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Louisiana driver's license
• Must have appropriate state and federal clearances

Skills

• Knowledge of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
• Ability to meet clients where they are in treatment
• Utilization of motivational interviewing and harm reduction techniques
• Thorough and timely clinical documentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to healthcare advocacy support
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• DailyPay for immediate access to pay
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through EAP
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes

About Merakey

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.

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!