Drug and Alcohol Therapist

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a full-time Drug and Alcohol Therapist to join its methadone clinic on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The position provides individual and group therapy to people receiving substance abuse services and assesses their clinical needs and readiness to participate in treatment. The therapist manages a caseload, tracks treatment progress and engagement, and maintains clinically effective and complete documentation in accordance with program, county, state, federal, licensing, regulatory, and payer standards.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The stated pay rate is $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.
• Actively working toward a professional license, such as LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist; alternatively, actively working toward a PCB credential such as CAAC, CADC, CAADC, or CCS, or toward licensure or certification.
• Achieve licensure or certification within two to three years of hire, depending on requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy and group therapy to individuals receiving substance abuse services.
• Assess individuals and recommend appropriate services based on clinical need and their ability and willingness to participate, including their stage of change.
• Manage a caseload and maintain knowledge of individuals’ treatment progress, engagement, and treatment needs.
• Maintain strong clinical documentation and individual charts that meet program, local, state, and federal documentation requirements and standards.
• Provide necessary documentation that maintains clinical efficacy and integrity and complies with Merakey, county/SCA, DDAP, and other licensing, regulatory, and payer standards.

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 pay.
• On the Goga well-being platform, including 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.
• 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