Drug and Alcohol Therapist

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a clinician for its Drug & Alcohol treatment program at the 4th Street location in Philadelphia. This full-time, onsite position provides clinical services to support individuals in building healthier, substance-free lives. The therapist works with clients at different stages of change, fosters therapeutic relationships, and collaborates with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) populations is strongly preferred.

The role includes providing individual and group therapy, assessing client needs and recommending treatment services, engaging clients who are resistant or disengaged, managing a caseload, monitoring progress, and maintaining compliant documentation. The therapist also collaborates with case managers, peer specialists, and community providers, provides case management as needed, participates in supervision, training, continuing education, and quality improvement activities, and follows applicable agency and regulatory policies.

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.
• A professional license (such as LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist) or Pennsylvania Certification Board license (such as CAAC, CADC, CAADC, or CCS) must be achieved within 2–3 years of hire.
• Ability to use an EMR system for notes and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with clients who have a substance use disorder diagnosis.
• Experience conducting one-on-one and group sessions.
• Experience working with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) populations.

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 help clients access 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 and documentation standards 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 trainings, quality improvement initiatives, and other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform with 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.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

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