D&A Therapist

Are you passionate about supporting individuals in recovery and making a meaningful impact in your community? We are seeking a skilled and compassionate clinician to provide substance use treatment services to individuals, including those with dual diagnoses.

If you are motivated, clinically strong, and committed to helping individuals build and sustain recovery, we encourage you to apply.

Rate: $39.17/hour

Location: 20140 Iowa Street, Suite 127, Livingston, LA 70754

This is a Fee-for-Service position. You’ll be compensated per service provided, allowing you the flexibility to create a schedule that suits you. This position is ideal for professionals seeking flexibility and the opportunity to manage their caseload.

• Provide individual and group therapy to individuals receiving substance use services, including those with co-occurring disorders.
• Manage an assigned caseload, conducting assessments and tailoring treatment plans based on stage of change and clinical need.
• Use motivational interviewing and de-escalation techniques to engage clients, including those who may be resistant to treatment.
• Collaborate with case managers and the treatment team to coordinate care and support continuity of services.
• Complete timely clinical documentation, monitor treatment progress, and maintain compliance with regulatory and program standards.

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 -- 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 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

• merakey.org

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!

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field (e. g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology).
• Must hold active PLPC or LMSW licensure (provisional or licensed master’s level clinician)

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing therapeutic services, preferably within a substance use treatment setting

• Strong preference for experience supporting individuals with co-occurring (dual) diagnoses