Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor - Greensburg, PA

Merakey; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor to join their team in Greensburg, PA. This full-time position involves consulting with healthcare professionals, providing support to individuals with co-occurring disorders, and participating in community-based treatment. The role offers competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment and travel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working with individuals who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Valid Driver's License required for travel across Westmoreland County.

Responsibilities

• Consult with psychiatrists and primary care physicians about addiction effects.
• Provide ongoing support and education to individuals and families.
• Attend organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in human-services related field

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent

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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm; one 10-6:30 shift a week; rotating on-call, weekends and holidays

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), or equivalent certification in addictions or co-occurring disorders from a statewide body recognized by a national certification organization or another state government's certification board.


• Bachelor's in human-services related field


• Minimum of 1 year working with individuals who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.


• Valid Driver's License. Travel is necessary to offer support across Westmoreland County.

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 an Co-Occurring Therapist to join our team in our Greensburg, PAlocation supporting Westmoreland County.

Earn $22.16 / hour + mileage reimbursement

Position Details

• Consult with Psychiatrist and Primary Care Physicians on the effects of addiction on mental and physical health and assist in determining the appropriate course of treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders.


• Collaborate with the registered nurses in the assessment of an individual's physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and in coordination of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment.


• Provide ongoing support and counseling and education to team members, individuals, and family members to help them become more knowledgeable about substance abuse disorders. Submit written reports and oral testimony and presentation of opinion in commitment and other legal proceedings, as necessary.


• Attending organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as requested to assess patients and assist with staff training and education, as necessary.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams are composed of professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and a peer specialist, all of whom collaborate to provide complete services including therapy, medication management, and resource linkage to adult individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Services are provided in the individual's home or the community and include at least three home visits a week. Will be required to utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work

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!