Drug and Alcohol Licensed Therapist - Livingston, LA

Overview

Drug and Alcohol Licensed Therapist – Livingston, Louisiana

Location:

20399 Government Blvd Livingston, LA 70754

Position Type:
Part-Time

Shift:
1st Shift - no weekends

Work Schedule:

FFS (fee-for-service)

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology).
• Active Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in Louisiana – accepted credentials include LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, or LRC
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• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing therapeutic services, preferably within a substance use treatment setting.
• Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring (dual) diagnoses is strongly preferred.

Merakey is seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) to provide therapy services to individuals in substance use recovery. This role involves delivering both individual and group therapy, supporting client engagement, and collaborating with the treatment team to ensure comprehensive care.

Starting rate of $40.00 per hour

Location: 20399 Government Blvd Livingston, LA 70754

This is a fee-for-service position with up to 20 hours per week. Compensation is based on services provided, offering you the flexibility to set your own schedule. This role is ideal for professionals seeking flexible work arrangements and the ability to manage their own caseload.

• Provide Individual and Group Therapy: Facilitate structured and open-topic group sessions and conduct individualized therapy tailored to each client’s stage of recovery and clinical needs.
• Conduct Clinical Assessments: Evaluate clients to determine appropriate services, considering both clinical necessity and readiness for change.
• Manage a Caseload: Maintain an active caseload, tracking treatment progress, engagement levels, and evolving needs while ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Conduct Assessments and Develop Treatment Plans: Complete clinical and SUD-specific assessments using tools such as ASAM criteria, create individualized treatment plans, and facilitate therapeutic group sessions aligned with each client’s diagnosis, goals, and stage of recovery.
• Engage and Motivate Clients: Use motivational interviewing and other clinical techniques to encourage participation, especially among resistant or disengaged individuals.
• Collaborate with the Treatment Team: Work closely with case managers and other team members to coordinate care, share updates, and ensure clients are connected to necessary community resources.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options available for employee contributions.
• Daily Pay — access your pay when you need it.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access  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 - https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

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. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans.