Drug and Alcohol Counselor-MMT – Philadelphia, PA

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Full-Time

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Shift
1st Shift – no week-ends

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Work Schedule
Monday-Friday: 7:00am -3:30pm or 7:30am – 4:00pm

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Requirements

The ideal candidate for either role will possess the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling
  • One year experience in a health or human service agency, and in a drug and alcohol setting is preferred.
  • Experience with MAT and MMT is preferred.

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Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join our team at our Parkside Recovery Program in Philadelphia, PA.

Position Summary:
The Counselor is responsible for providing high-quality clinical services to individuals in recovery, including group and individual therapy, case management support, and program compliance. This role ensures effective treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to promote client engagement and recovery.

Qualifications

  • Strong clinical skills in individual and group therapy.
  • Knowledge of substance abuse treatment principles and stages of change.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to establish rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards in behavioral health.
Clinical Services
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions on both structured and open topics.
  • Conduct individual therapy sessions tailored to client needs.
  • Assess clients and recommend appropriate services based on clinical needs and readiness for change.
  • Motivate and educate resistant individuals to engage in treatment.
  • Maintain a caseload, tracking treatment progress, engagement, and needs.
  • Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with program, state, and federal standards.
  • Outreach and re-engage individuals who are missing or disengaged from treatment.
  • Demonstrate advanced clinical competencies, including active listening, rapport building, empathy, and managing resistance.

Case Management

  • Collaborate with case managers to ensure clients have necessary community linkages.
  • Provide case management services as needed.

Program Operations & Compliance

  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, case managers, and peer specialists regarding client needs and resources.
  • Monitor record-keeping and ensure charts are current, including incident reports within 24 hours.
  • Maintain productivity standards as defined by program budget.
  • Comply with all Merakey, county, state, and federal regulations related to substance abuse treatment and ethics.
  • Participate in clinical supervision, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.
  • Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to organizational policies.
  • Complete all required trainings
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Earn $24.06 per hour.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan — both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay — access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com 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://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

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.

Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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