Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Therapist - Fee for Service

Merakey • Coal Township, PA

129d • $28 - $40

About The Position

At Merakey, we are seeking a Fee for Service Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Coal Township, PA. Our outpatient therapists provide comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering ongoing therapy and supportive counseling. They monitor client progress, participate in case consultations, and adjust treatment plans as needed to ensure effective care. Accurate documentation and adherence to Merakey, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW), and Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) policies and confidentiality standards are essential.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Addiction Studies, Social Work, or a related field with a concentration in counseling.
• Minimum of one (1) year of counseling experience (at least 1,820 hours) in a health or human services setting, preferably in a drug and alcohol treatment environment.
• Candidates without prior experience in a drug and alcohol treatment setting must provide a written training plan outlining development of competency in chemical dependency counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education or specialized training in human services or counseling fields related to substance use treatment.
• Professional licensure such as Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver ongoing therapy and supportive counseling.
• Monitor client progress.
• Participate in case consultations.
• Adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation.
• Adhere to confidentiality standards.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker including limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees