Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Therapist - Fee for Service - Coal Towniship, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master'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.
  
  
  
  
• 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)
  
  
  
  

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 seeking Fee for Service Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Coal Township, PA.

Schedule: Fee for Service; Weekdays, 9 am-5 pm

Earn $28-$40/hour

Position Details

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.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• 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.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

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. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!