Addiction Counselor

Location: Hammond, Louisiana
Position Type: Full-Time Employee and/or Part-Time Contract

Join Our Team

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Addiction Counselor to join our team in Hammond, Louisiana. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by working with court-mandated clients in a supportive, collaborative, and professional environment.

We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive workplace culture with exceptionally low staff turnover, strong teamwork, and a commitment to providing the highest quality care to our clients.

Responsibilities

The Addiction Counselor will:

·         Facilitate group counseling sessions using evidence-based treatment approaches.

·         Provide individual counseling services as needed.

·         Develop, implement, and support individualized treatment plans.

·         Maintain accurate and timely client documentation.

·         Prepare weekly status reports for the court.

·         Attend weekly staff meetings and participate in regular clinical consultation.

·         Coordinate inpatient treatment placements and other community resources when appropriate.

·         Maintain professional and ethical counseling standards.

·         Demonstrate strong organizational skills, punctuality, and teamwork.

·         For full-time positions, conduct new client assessments.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the following:

·         Addiction counseling registration, certification, or licensure recognized by the appropriate credentialing board; or

·         An equivalent counseling credential.

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

Full-Time Employee

Salary: $40,000 - $43,000 annually

Benefits include:

·         Employer-paid health insurance

·         Vision insurance

·         Dental insurance

·         Hearing Insurance

·         Paid federal and state holidays

·         Additional paid time off

·         Flexible scheduling for group and individual counseling sessions

Part-Time Contract

Compensation: $30-$40 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)

Why Work With Us?

·         Supportive team environment

·         Flexible scheduling

·         Opportunity to make a direct impact on clients' lives

·         Stable organization with very low employee turnover

·         Meaningful work within the treatment and court services field

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping individuals achieve recovery and meet the challenges of substance use treatment with professionalism, compassion, and integrity, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume and credentials to mwassan@21stjdc.org for consideration.