Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seekingDrug and Alcohol Counselorto join our team in the Coal Township, PA 17866location.

Earn $23-$28/hour (Fee For Service - FFS)

Position Details

Provides intake services to determine the appropriate treatment intervention, diagnostic assessments, case histories, and other related correspondence as per Merakey, DPW, and DOH policies and regulations. Develops Treatment Plans, ongoing therapy, and supportive counseling services to an assigned caseload. Conducts and completes client case consults, monitor client progress in treatment, and recommend treatment plan revisions and/or other appropriate disposition. Maintain accurate and professional case records, document each case activity, and maintain confidentiality regarding the client.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To fill out an on-line application:www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 78874

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree or higher in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling required, (LPC, LCSW or LMFT) preferred.
• One (1) year of counseling experience (a minimum of 1,820 hours) in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
• If experience is not in a drug and alcohol setting, the individuals' written training plan shall specifically address a plan to achieve counseling competency in chemical dependency issues.
• Additional/specific training and/or education in specific human service/counseling fields related to the field of drug and alcohol only.