Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor - The Ness Center

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor 

Location: Mandeville, Louisiana  

Facility: The Ness Center 

Shift: Day Job (1st) 

Salary Midpoint: 

[$65,000 - $75,000] 

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, and other qualifications.  

Benefits: 

• Paid time off and Holiday Pay
• Matching 403(b) retirement plan
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP) 

The Ness Center offers a purpose-driven community, working with a compassionate team delivering quality care. We value your past experiences and future goals, fostering equity and service through celebrating diverse perspectives. Enhance your career with comprehensive growth opportunities such as training, mentorship, educational support, and student loan assistance. From innovation to application, join us in redefining the future of compassionate care. 

The Ness Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will provide crucial support and treatment to individuals struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will be committed to helping clients achieve and maintain recovery, utilizing evidence-based practices in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. 

Duties and responsibilities:  

• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments and develop individualized treatment plans  
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions focused on addiction recovery
• Facilitate educational workshops on substance use, relapse prevention, and coping skills
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic client care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Conduct regular client progress evaluations and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Provide crisis intervention and support as required
• Assist clients in accessing community resources and support systems
• Participate in case conferences and team meetings
• Stay current with trends and best practices in addiction treatment
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities
• Support clients' families through education and counseling as appropriate 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field
• Current state licensure as an LPC, LCPC, LSW, or LCSW
• Minimum of 2 years post-licensure clinical experience in a mental health setting

Preferred: 

• Additional licensure or certification in mental health counseling
• Experience with specific therapeutic approaches (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, CBT for Substance Use Disorders)