Substance Use Therapist — Recovery & Group Support

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Care.com access

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Drug & Alcohol Program at the Wellness Village in Philadelphia, PA 19136. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The role provides individual and group therapy to adults in substance use treatment within a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients throughout their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling.
• Actively working towards a Professional License (i.e., LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
• OR actively working towards a credential through PCB (i.e., CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CCS) and licensure/certification within 2–3 years.
• Hires after 7/1/2021 must complete and maintain required license/certification within the specified timeline.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Services: Facilitate individual and group therapy; assess treatment needs and recommend appropriate levels of care; engage and motivate individuals across varying stages of change; provide outreach and re-engagement support for individuals who are disengaged from treatment; maintain therapeutic rapport while upholding professional boundaries; utilize strong counseling, communication, and evidence-based clinical intervention skills.
• Caseload Management & Documentation: Manage an assigned caseload and monitor treatment progress, engagement, and recovery goals; maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation; ensure client records meet program, county, state, and federal requirements.
• Case Management & Care Coordination: Collaborate with case managers and multidisciplinary team members to connect individuals with community resources and support services; provide case management assistance as needed to promote recovery and treatment success.
• Program Compliance & Quality Assurance: Monitor client records, authorized service units, incident reporting, and non-billable activities; ensure compliance with Merakey, county, state, federal, licensing, and payer requirements; maintain client confidentiality and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Communication & Professional Development: Communicate effectively with supervisors, case managers, peer specialists, and other stakeholders regarding client needs and service coordination; participate in clinical supervision, required trainings, continuing education, and team meetings; maintain productivity standards and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Professional License pursuit

Education

Master's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling

Job description

Merakey is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our Drug & Alcohol Program at the Wellness Village in Philadelphia, PA 19136. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The role provides individual and group therapy to adults in substance use treatment within a multidisciplinary team. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and support clients throughout their recovery journey.