Drug & Alcohol Intake Therapist

Merakey•Philadelphia, PA

58d•$27

About The Position

We are seeking an Intake Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist to join our Riverview Recovery Wellness Program in Philadelphia, Pa. This posting is Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:00p. Join the groundbreaking Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role! Position Details: The Intake Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist plays a critical role in the initial assessment and ongoing support of individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. This position is responsible for conducting same-day and scheduled intakes for adults with SUD/co-occurring disorders; completing ASAM assessment and LOC-D; initiating person-centered treatment plan; coordinating admission/linkage (including MOUD); and finalizing all intake documentation in Avatar within required timeframes.

Requirements

Masters degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related human services field.
Experience conducting clinical assessments and developing treatment plans in a substance use disorder setting.
Strong knowledge of addiction treatment modalities and outpatient program structures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in client care.

Nice To Haves

Experience working specifically with outpatient populations in drug and alcohol treatment is preferred.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and data management is preferred.
Training in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care approaches is preferred.
Bilingual skills or experience working with diverse cultural populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform biopsychosocial and ASAM assessments; determine level of care and make placement recommendations.
Gather history (substance use, medical, psychiatric, legal, social, trauma) and administer screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, SDOH, CSSRS, as well as any other screening tools identified).
Complete intake documentation (consents, releases of information, funder forms, after care plan, crisis plan, initial treatment plan).
Coordinate same-day linkage (MOUD, primary care, psychiatry, residential, housing, benefits, transportation) and warm hand-offs.
Verify insurance/eligibility; collaborate with utilization management for authorizations.
Provide brief interventions using evidence-based practices (MI, CBT, harm reduction).
Develop person-centered treatment goals with measurable objectives and schedule first follow-up session.
Communicate with internal teams (medical, counseling, case management) and external partners (hospitals, referral sources, courts, residential programs).
Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and protect PHI in accordance with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.
Participate in case conference/supervision; track intake metrics (show rates, conversion to admission, time-to-first-dose/visit).
In addition to intake duties, this role will maintain an ongoing caseload and provide ongoing outpatient services as assigned.