Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist-Fee for service

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 Fee for Service Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Coal Township, PA.

Earn $29.00-$40.00/hour based on experience/certification.

Schedule: Weekdays, flexible hours

Position Summary

The Drug and Alcohol Therapist works on a fee-for-service basis in the outpatient setting, focusing on the delivery of quality therapeutic services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The therapist conducts assessments, develops individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing counseling in accordance with state regulations and agency standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intake and Assessment:
  • Evaluate new client referrals to determine the appropriate level of care and treatment approach. Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments and compile case histories following Merakey policies and the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).
• Treatment Planning:
  • Develop a preliminary treatment plan based on the client’s presenting concerns, to be completed by the end of the second counseling session.
  • Establish a comprehensive Master Treatment Plan by the fourth session, outlining specific, measurable long- and short-term goals, and the recommended services and frequency to meet those goals.
• Therapy and Counseling:
  • Provide individual and/or group therapy and supportive counseling to clients with substance use disorders. Maintain a regular schedule of clinical case consultations with a supervisor or other licensed clinical staff
• Documentation and Compliance:
  
  • Prepare and maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Criminal Justice required
• Active addiction or drug and alcohol certification preferred
  • Certified Associate Addiction Counselor (CAAC)
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
  • Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
• At least one year experience in the delivery of psychological services preferred