Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Counselor

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Counselor to join our Riverview Recovery Wellness Program in Philadelphia, Pa.

This posting is Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30p.

Earn $23.58/Hr.!

Join the groundbreaking 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! 

Position Details:

The Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Counselor plays a critical role in supporting individuals struggling with substance use disorders by providing comprehensive outpatient counseling services. This position focuses on assessing clients' needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating individual and group therapy sessions to promote recovery and prevent relapse. The counselor collaborates with healthcare professionals, families, and community resources to ensure a holistic approach to each client’s rehabilitation journey. Success in this role is measured by the counselor’s ability to engage clients effectively, foster a supportive environment, and help clients achieve sustainable sobriety and improved quality of life. The counselor will work primarily at the outpatient facility located at 7979 State Road-0522E, serving a diverse population with compassion and professionalism.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients’ substance use history, mental health status, and social factors to inform treatment planning.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that address clients’ specific needs and goals.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
• Monitor client progress regularly and adjust treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing relapse or other challenges.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical providers, social workers, and case managers, to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Educate clients and their families about addiction, recovery strategies, and available community resources.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in addiction counseling.

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 counseling, psychology, social work, or a related human services field.
• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience providing counseling services to individuals with substance use disorders.
• Strong knowledge of addiction treatment modalities and recovery principles.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in counseling.
• Experience working in an outpatient treatment setting is preferred.
• Training in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing techniques is preferred.
• Familiarity with co-occurring mental health disorders and integrated treatment approaches is preferred.
• Bilingual skills or experience working with diverse populations is preferred.