Substance Abuse Specialist CIT

• CAC•PLPC•LAC•LMSW Merakey•2.

9 New Orleans, LA Job Details $22

• $25 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Client assessment in therapy LMSW Harm reduction Care documentation Clinical case management notes Substance abuse counseling Substance abuse CAC Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Working with individuals with mental health conditions Healthcare treatment Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders LAC Entry level Substance abuse recovery planning Therapy progress note documentation Continuation mental treatment planning Full Job Description Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team in our New Orleans, LA location.

Earn:

$22

• 25/hour + $4,500/yearly mileage stipend Position Details Substance Abuse Specialists are an essential part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.

The multidisciplinary team provides evidenced based services to members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The SAS provides individual substance abuse therapy and facilitates substance use disorder groups to consumers in service. Create the person-centered treatment plan, review and change the individual crisis plan as required, and complete annual substance use assessment. Ability to meet the client 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 Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: 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
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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 our 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. Learn more about our full benefits package

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merakey.org/careers/benefits 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!

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Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Substance Abuse Specialist to join our team in our New Orleans, LA location.

Earn:

$22

• 25/hour + $4,500/yearly mileage stipend Position Details Substance Abuse Specialists are an essential part of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team.

The multidisciplinary team provides evidenced based services to members diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The SAS provides individual substance abuse therapy and facilitates substance use disorder groups to consumers in service. Create the person-centered treatment plan, review and change the individual crisis plan as required, and complete annual substance use assessment. Ability to meet the client 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. 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. Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.