MMT Drug and Alcohol Therapist

merakeycareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com access

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Tuition reimbursement and partnerships

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Therapist for the Parkside Recovery Program in Philadelphia, PA. Join a dedicated team delivering individual and group therapy, care coordination, and compliant documentation to support client recovery.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in related field, with at least one year of health or human service experience and familiarity with MAT/MMT. This on-site role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Master’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field

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 passionateDrug and Alcohol Therapist to join our dedicated team at theParkside 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

• 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 $27.34 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 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!

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Master’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