What are the responsibilities and job description for the FFS Drug and Alcohol Co-Occurring Clinician position at Merakey?
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 a Fee For Service Drug and Alcohol Clinican to join our team in our Colmar, PA location.
Earn: $35-$38/hour
Position Details
A D/A Co‑Occurring Clinician provides comprehensive substance‑use treatment within Merakey’s clinic‑based behavioral health program, serving as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. In addition to delivering integrated care for individuals with co‑occurring mental‑health and substance‑use disorders, the clinician provides therapeutic services including individual, couple, and family therapy; conducts intake and diagnostic assessments; facilitates group therapy—including structured drug‑and‑alcohol groups using evidence‑based practices, relapse‑prevention strategies, psychoeducation, and skill‑building; and coordinates care with the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor. The clinician actively engages clients, supports ongoing participation in treatment, and delivers clinically appropriate interventions for individuals experiencing mild to severe mental‑health conditions while maintaining accurate documentation, practicing trauma‑informed and culturally competent care, and upholding ethical and professional standards.
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!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Completed an accredited master’s‑level program with a graduate degree in a human‑service field such as social work, clinical counseling, or psychology
- Completed a minimum one‑year clinical internship.
- CADC, CRS, or MAT‑related training—are preferred
- This clinician provides integrated mental‑health and substance‑use treatment for individuals with co‑occurring disorders, requiring strong skills in assessment, counseling, and evidence‑based interventions. The role demands knowledge of DSM‑5 diagnostics, substance‑use treatment models, crisis‑management strategies, and the ability to facilitate individual and group therapy while maintaining accurate documentation and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Clinicians are expected to uphold ethical standards, practice trauma‑informed and culturally competent care, engage in supervision and ongoing training, and support program goals with professionalism and flexibility. The D/A Co‑Occurring Clinician is also responsible for facilitating structured drug‑and‑alcohol group sessions that incorporate evidence‑based practices, relapse‑prevention strategies, psychoeducation, and therapeutic skill‑building to support clients in their recovery.
Salary : $35 - $38