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Substance Abuse Specialist - Relocation Assistance!
Merakey is currently seeking a Substance Abuse Specialist to join our Alexandria and Lake Charles, LA facilities.
WHAT MERAKEY HAS TO OFFER:
The stability that comes with working for a national leader providing education and human services to individuals with special needs
Relocation Assistance
Highly competitive compensation plans including on-call pay and a generous travel stipend
Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing company
Flexible scheduling
Marketplace savings program (discounts on cell phone plans, shopping, travel and more)
Wellness programs (including discounted gym memberships)
Mail order prescription plans
Legal and financial services
24-hour nurse hotline
Life/disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits for qualifying employees including medical, dental & vision coverage; flexible spending account; 403B retirement plan with company contribution
Generous PTO plans including vacation, sick, and holiday pay for qualifying employees
Please ask about our FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS Program Qualifications
Rate of pay: $20.00 /hour + $6,000 Annual Travel Stipend= $47,600 Annually
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POSITION DETAILS
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.
Provide recovery based, person centered services.
Develop comprehensive goal plans in conjunction with individuals and family members.
Provide Service coordination, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual's treatment team.
Provide individual and group supportive interventions and symptom management.
Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
Provide crisis intervention as required.
Provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services in conjunction with other team members and with direction from staff with specialty training.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human service related field
Must be LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor) or LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work)
Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
Valid Louisiana driver's license
Appropriate state and federal clearances
ABOUT MERAKEY
Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.
With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey, formerly NHS, provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Michigan and Tennessee.
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