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Pays $39.17/hr — $6k below the Counselor market median of ~$88k (92 jobs)

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Merakey
Livingston, Louisiana

D&A Therapist

CounselorContract
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Fee-for-service D&A Therapist in Livingston, LA. $39.17/hr. Flexible schedule. Provide substance use treatment.

Join Merakey as a D&A Therapist – Fee-for-Service, Flexible in Livingston, Louisiana. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $39.17/hr.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
  • DailyPay
  • Goga well-being platform
  • Care. com access
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts
  • Pryor Online Learning

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • On-site position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Merakey as a D&A Therapist – Fee-for-Service, Flexible.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will provide individual and group therapy for substance use services, including co-occurring disorders, while managing an assigned caseload through assessments and tailored treatment plans. Responsibilities also include using motivational interviewing, coordinating care with the treatment team, and completing timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a behavioral health field (like Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology) and hold active PLPC or LMSW licensure. A minimum of one year of therapeutic service experience, preferably in substance use treatment, is required, with a strong preference for experience with dual diagnoses.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Substance Use TreatmentDual Diagnoses TreatmentIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyCaseload ManagementClinical DocumentationMotivational InterviewingDe-escalation TechniquesTreatment PlanningStage of Change AssessmentCare Coordination

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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About Merakey

Non-profit Organizations
Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
DailyPay
Goga well-being platform
Care.com access
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts

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