Counselor
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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 Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join our team in Philadelphia, PA, at Riverside Wellness Village! Join the groundbreaking Riverside Wellness Village program, an exciting new initiative from Merakey in partnership with the City of Philadelphia! This innovative program, the largest of its kind, will begin with 132 recovery beds providing safe housing and life-changing treatment opportunities. Be part of a team making a real difference while enjoying benefits like gated parking with security and ample opportunities for career growth. Help shape the future of recovery services in this transformative and rewarding role! Earn $23.00/hour. Position Details The Drug and Alcohol Counselor will provide individual therapy and group therapy to individuals receiving substance abuse services. Maintain a caseload ensuring individuals are getting the services needed to support sobriety and recovery. Client caseload may include providing services to individuals with dual diagnoses. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Care.com Membership 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! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in clinical psychology, counseling, addictions studies, social work or related field is required. One year experience in a health or human service agency, preferably in a drug and alcohol setting is required. 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, is required.