What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor - Drug & Alcohol position at Merakey?
We are seeking a Bachelor's-level Counselor to join our team at Riverview Wellness Village in Philadelphia.
This role provides individual and group therapy to individuals with substance use disorders, using strong clinical skills to assess needs, support engagement, and promote recovery.
The Counselor will manage a caseload, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards while delivering compassionate, client-centered care.
Learn more about the Riverview Wellness Village
Clinical Skills & Therapeutic Delivery
- Conduct effective individual and group therapy using strong clinical judgment
- Assess client needs and stage of change to recommend appropriate services
- Engage resistant individuals using rapport, empathy, and evidence-based techniques
Case Management & Client Care
- Manage caseload, track progress, and re-engage individuals as needed
- Coordinate care and connect clients to community resources
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with all regulatory standards
- Ensure charts, incident reports, and records are complete and up to date
- Adhere to all policies, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines
Communication & Teamwork
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams
Performance & Professional Development
- Meet productivity expectations
- Participate in supervision, training, and quality improvement activities
General Responsibilities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Earn $24.06 per hour.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- 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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
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!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling
- At least one year experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting.
- Actively working towards a credential through PCB (i.e., CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CCS), or be actively working toward licensure or certification.
- Licensure or certification will need to be achieved within two to three (2 - 3) years of hire, depending on requirements
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