Counselor - MMT , Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

2h • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team of counselors at our drug and alcohol recovery program in Philadelphia PA, where you’ll support individuals navigating substance use in a structured, therapeutic setting. You’ll build meaningful relationships, lead recovery-focused services, and gain valuable clinical experience while strengthening your professional skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling
• Actively working towards a credential through PCB (i.e., CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CCS), or be actively working toward licensure or certification. Licensure or certification will need to be achieved within two to three (2 - 3) years of hire, depending on requirements.
• Hires after 7/1/2021 – employees must complete and maintain certification required by regulations and offered by Merakey within the required timeline. Failure to successfully complete and maintain license and/or certification and associated continuing education requirements will prevent you from being able to fulfill this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual therapy; assess needs and motivate participation
• Build rapport using strong core counseling skills while maintaining boundaries
• Manage caseload, track progress, and maintain accurate, compliant records
• Re-engage individuals who are not actively participating
• Connect clients to community resources; provide support as needed
• Communicate with team, meet productivity, and follow all policies and standards
• Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level