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Merakey

Substance Abuse Specialist CIT, CAC, PLPC, LAC

Merakey, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Overview

Substance Abuse Specialist CIT, CAC, PLPC, LAC — position at Merakey in New Orleans, LA. Earn $22-25/hour + $4,500/yearly mileage stipend. Responsibilities

Substance Abuse Specialists (SAS) are an essential part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. Provide individual substance abuse therapy and facilitate substance use disorder groups to consumers in service. Create the person-centered treatment plan, review and adjust the individual crisis plan as required, and complete annual substance use assessment. Meet clients 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. Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan — both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. DailyPay — access your pay when you need it. On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. Access to 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 support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and encouraging applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Veterans are welcome to apply. Additional job details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals, and Mental Health Care Learn more about our full benefits package at https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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