Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Therapist - Fee for Service
About The Position
Merakey is seeking a fee-for-service Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Therapist to join their Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA. This role involves providing comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Key responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, delivering ongoing therapy and supportive counseling, monitoring client progress, participating in case consultations, and adjusting treatment plans as needed. Accurate documentation and adherence to Merakey, Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW), and Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) policies and confidentiality standards are essential. The position also qualifies for Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), offering financial and career-building benefits like paid senior-year internships and tuition assistance for bachelor's and master's programs, with a commitment to post-graduation employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Addiction Studies, Social Work, or a related field with a concentration in counseling is required
- 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 is strongly preferred
- Professional licensure is preferred, including: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Responsibilities
- Conducting intake assessments
- Developing individualized treatment plans
- Delivering ongoing therapy and supportive counseling
- Monitor client progress
- Participate in case consultations
- 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
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. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter)
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Enjoy our 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
- Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), which offers candidates meaningful financial and career-building benefits
- Paid senior-year internship (through BHHEP)
- Tuition assistance of up to $20,000 for bachelor’s programs or up to $40,000 for master’s programs (through BHHEP)
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Career Level
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