About Job
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 a Certified Addiction Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment team in Canonsburg, PA and Waynesburg, PA.
Earn $23.79/hour plus mileage reimbursement
Position Details
The Certified Addiction Counselor, integral to our community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, serves the populations of Washington and Greene Counties. As a co-occurring therapist, they provide expert consultation to psychiatrists and primary care physicians on the interplay between addiction and overall health. Their role is pivotal in shaping the treatment trajectory for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Working in tandem with registered nurses, the counselor evaluates the physical health of clients, facilitates seamless referrals to local physicians, and ensures the coordination of comprehensive medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
What is ACT?
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.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Learn more about our full benefits package -
Earn $23.79/hour plus mileage reimbursement
Position Details
The Certified Addiction Counselor, integral to our community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, serves the populations of Washington and Greene Counties. As a co-occurring therapist, they provide expert consultation to psychiatrists and primary care physicians on the interplay between addiction and overall health. Their role is pivotal in shaping the treatment trajectory for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Working in tandem with registered nurses, the counselor evaluates the physical health of clients, facilitates seamless referrals to local physicians, and ensures the coordination of comprehensive medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment plans.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to team members, individuals, and family members of individuals 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.
- Attend organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as requested to assess patient and assist with staff training and education as necessary.
What is ACT?
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.
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 planboth pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPayaccess 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
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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!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
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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!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field required
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification is required
- 2 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance abuse/mental health disorders required
- Active driver's license required
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