Drug and Alcohol Therapist

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a clinician to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals in its Drug & Alcohol treatment program at the 4th Street location in Philadelphia. This full-time, onsite role supports people at every stage of change and helps foster recovery through meaningful therapeutic relationships. The therapist provides clinical services, collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team, and supports individuals working toward lasting recovery and wellness. Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) populations is strongly preferred. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The position pays $27.34 per hour.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work, or a related field with a specialty or concentration in counseling.
• Ability to use an electronic medical record (EMR) system for notes and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A professional license (such as LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) or Pennsylvania Certification Board credential (such as CAAC, CADC, CAADC, or CCS) must be achieved within 2–3 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) populations.
• Experience working with clients diagnosed with a substance use disorder.
• Experience conducting individual and group sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group and individual therapy using strong clinical skills.
• Assess client needs and recommend appropriate treatment services based on clinical presentation, readiness for change, and engagement level.
• Educate, motivate, and re-engage individuals who are resistant to or disengaged from treatment.
• Manage an assigned caseload, monitor treatment progress, and maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.
• Use active listening, rapport building, empathy, motivational interviewing techniques, and professional boundary setting.
• Collaborate with case managers, peer specialists, and community providers to connect clients with supportive resources and services.
• Provide case management services as needed to support recovery and treatment goals.
• Communicate client needs, services, and treatment updates to supervisors and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain complete, timely, and compliant client records, including incident reports and non-billable documentation.
• Meet productivity standards and documentation requirements established by organizational, regulatory, and payer guidelines.
• Follow agency, county, state, and federal policies concerning substance use treatment, ethics, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
• Participate in clinical supervision, continuing education, required training, quality improvement initiatives, and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

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