Substance Abuse Counselor
Job Description
About the Role
Join Clarvida - Louisiana as a Substance Abuse Counselor in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- occurring mental health and substance use disorders ● Link clients to appropriate community
- based resources and supports ● Collaborate with multidisciplinary ACT team members ● Participate in a rotating on
- call schedule (1 week every 6–8 weeks) ● Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation ● Follow reporting regulations, patient rights standards, and crisis intervention protocols
Requirements
- S – LAC / LAC
- S – LMSW – PLPC
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $45K - $60K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Clarvida - Louisiana in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor at Clarvida - Louisiana a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Addiction Medicine position at Clarvida - Louisiana is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Clarvida - Louisiana lists compensation for this physician position at $45k to $60k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Mandeville, Louisiana.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($45k–$60k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Assessments, Counseling, Case Management, Co-occurring Disorders Support, Community Resource Linkage, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, On-Call Scheduling, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The specialist will provide integrated, recovery-oriented substance use services as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, conducting assessments, providing counseling, and coordinating care in community settings. Responsibilities include delivering individual and fami...
Benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Paid vacation days, Sick leave, Up to 10 paid holidays, 401(k), Free licensure supervision, Employee Assistance Program, Pet insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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