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Substance Abuse Therapist

Pathways, Merrillville, IN, United States


Substance Abuse Therapist
Location: Merrillville, Indiana (Community-based / Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $46,000–$55,000/year (based on licensure)

About The Role
Clarvida is seeking a Substance Abuse Therapist to support children, youth, adults, and families navigating substance use challenges. You will provide client-centered, recovery-oriented services that address the underlying factors contributing to substance use while helping clients build sustainable paths toward wellness.

Services are delivered in a variety of settings, including client homes, office locations, and community-based environments. You will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide individual and group counseling, and collaborate with families, courts, and community partners to support positive outcomes.

This role may include attending court hearings, assisting with client transportation as needed, and working closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Responsibilities

Conduct substance use assessments and ongoing evaluations

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

Provide individual and group counseling services

Support children, youth, adults, and families impacted by substance use

Identify and connect clients with appropriate community resourceslic

Advocate for clients in court and other systems as required

Provide client transportation as needed

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support treatment goals

Requirements

One of the following active Indiana licenses: Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC with substance use treatment experience

Experience working with substance use populations preferred

Valid State Driver’s License in good standing with current state-minimum auto insurance

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range of $46,000–$55,000/year, based on licensure

$2,500 sign‑on bonus

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure

Separate sick leave that rolls over annually

Up to 10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options

DailyPay—access earned wages without waiting for payday

Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

401(k)

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Benefit availability may vary by position, state, or county

Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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