MMT Drug and Alcohol Counselor

merakeycareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join the Parkside Recovery Program. The counselor delivers individual and group therapy, coordinates care, and supports recovery through treatment planning with an interdisciplinary team.

This on-site position runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, offers comprehensive benefits and pay at $24.66 per hour, with opportunities for professional development and continued supervision.

Qualifications

• Provide individual and group therapy and engage clients through treatment planning.
• Maintain an active caseload and complete timely documentation and reports.
• Collaborate with case managers and multidisciplinary team for referrals and community linkages.
• Adhere to ethical and regulatory requirements and participate in supervision and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: deliver individual and group therapy and assess readiness for change.
• Documentation & Caseload Management: maintain caseload and ensure incident reports are completed.
• Care Coordination: collaborate with team to support client needs and referrals.
• Program & Compliance: follow policies and participate in trainings and supervision.

Skills

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Care coordination

Documentation & reporting

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Tools

MAT/MMT experience

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career while making a meaningful difference every day?

At Merakey, we bring heart, purpose, and compassion to everything we do—and we’re proud to support individuals on their journey to recovery.

We are seeking a passionate Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join our dedicated team at the Parkside Recovery Program in Philadelphia, PA, working alongside professionals committed to changing lives and strengthening communities.

Position Summary

The Counselor provides high-quality clinical services, including individual and group therapy, care coordination, and compliant documentation. This role supports client engagement and recovery through effective treatment planning and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include

• Clinical Care: Provide individual and group therapy; assess client needs and readiness for change; engage, motivate, and re‑engage resistant or disengaged clients.
• Documentation & Caseload Management: Maintain an active caseload; track treatment progress; complete timely, accurate documentation and incident reports; meet productivity standards.
• Care Coordination: Collaborate with case managers and multidisciplinary team members to support client needs and facilitate appropriate referrals and community linkages.
• Program & Compliance: Adhere to ethical, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements; follow organizational policies; participate in supervision, trainings, and quality improvement activities; perform other duties as assigned.

Earn $24.66 per hour

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 across 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 psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling
• One year experience in a health or human service agency, and in a drug and alcohol setting is preferred.
• Experience with MAT and MMT is preferred
• You will work onsite Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm