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Clarvida

Substance Abuse Counselor

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A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.

$25,776 / year median in Georgia

+23% projected growth

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Substance Abuse Counselor Clarvida - 3.1 Savannah, GA Job Details Full-time $49,993 - $63,149 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Mileage reimbursement Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Cell phone reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Driver's License Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
Full Job Description Description ACT Substance Abuse Counselor Location:
Savannah, Georgia (Community-based)
Employment Type:
Full-time Salary:
$49,993 - $63,149/annually
Date Posted:
August 27, 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 histories Provide individual and group counseling for substance abuse recovery Deliver crisis assessments and interventions Link clients to community resources such as AA and other recovery services Develop treatment plans tailored to clients' specific needs and goals Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and needs Document all services provided and maintain accurate records in compliance with agency standards Requirements CAC-I, CAC-II, GCADC-I, CADC, CADC-T, or CCIT certification Strong communication skills (written and oral) Experience working with culturally diverse and dual-diagnosed populations Valid 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 tenure Separate sick leave that rolls over each year Up to 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans DailyPay - access your earned wages instantly Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure All Employees 401(k) Free licensure supervision Pet insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Benefit availability 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 See additional openings:
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 Keywords ACT RN Georgia, registered nurse behavioral health, psychiatric nurse Georgia, community-based registered nurse, Clarvida nursing careers, mental health nurse jobs Georgia