MMT Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a passionate Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join their dedicated team at the Parkside Recovery Program in Philadelphia, PA. The Counselor will provide high-quality clinical services, including individual and group therapy, care coordination, and compliant documentation. This role supports client engagement and recovery through effective treatment planning and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling
• One year experience in a health or human service agency
• You will work onsite Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a drug and alcohol setting is preferred.
• Experience with MAT and MMT is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy; assess client needs and readiness for change; engage, motivate, and re-engage resistant or disengaged clients.
• Maintain an active caseload; track treatment progress; complete timely, accurate documentation and incident reports; meet productivity standards.
• Collaborate with case managers and multidisciplinary team members to support client needs and facilitate appropriate referrals and community linkages.
• Adhere to ethical, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements; follow organizational policies; participate in supervision, trainings, and quality improvement activities; perform other duties as assigned.

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