Drug and Alcohol Therapist - Bilingual
Philadelphia, PA 
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Posted 12 days ago
Job Description
Requisition Number
89516
City
Philadelphia
Shift
1st Shift - no week-ends
External Description

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 Bilingual D&A Therapist to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA (West Philadelphia.)

Earn $22.75-$25.51/hour based on education level and experience.

Plus, there's a $7,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Position Details

Provide individual therapy and group therapy to persons in recovery (PIR) receiving MMT, MAT, and non-MAT services. Maintain a caseload ensuring PIRs are getting the services needed to support sobriety and recovery. Strong clinical skills with ability to provided individua therapist and facilitate group therapy. Ability to assess clients and refer them to services based on need. Manage a caseload of up to 35 clients completing required documentation timely. Establish rapport and maintain professional boundaries. Ability to engage and re-engage clients in services. Demonstration of core clinical competencies such as, but not limited to: attending, active and reflective listening, use of open-ended questioning, focusing, building rapport, congruency, summarization, managing silence, empathy, rolling with resistance, supporting self-efficacy, managing confrontation, and developing discrepancy. Effective and timely communication with colleagues regarding client care.

To fill out an on-line application:

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. 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!

Position Type
Full-Time
State
PA
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 7:00am - 3:30pm
Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Associate's Degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field and 2 years of counseling experience in a health or human service agency
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field and 1 year of counseling experience
  • OR Master's Degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field

Employees must complete and maintain certification and/or license required by regulations and offered by Merakey within the required timeline. Failure to successfully complete and maintain license and/or certification and associated continuing education requirements will prevent you from being able to fulfill this role.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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