Are you looking to grow your career while working alongside a passionate, collaborative team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do because the individuals we serve deserve nothing less.

We are seeking a Certified Addiction Counselor to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team based in Shelocta, PA, supporting individuals across Armstrong and Indiana Counties.

Position Overview

As a key member of our multidisciplinary ACT team, you'll play a vital role in supporting adults with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders. This is a community-based role, providing integrated care where it matters most—at home, in the community, and wherever support is needed.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists and primary care physicians to assess the impact of addiction on physical and mental health and guide treatment planning for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
• Partner with registered nurses to assess physical health needs, coordinate referrals to community providers, and ensure seamless integration of medical, psychiatric, and substance use treatment.
• Provide ongoing counseling, education, and support to individuals, families, and fellow team members, enhancing awareness and understanding of substance use disorders.
• Prepare documentation and offer expert input as needed for legal proceedings, including commitment hearings.
• Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning sessions, and training opportunities to enhance team performance and support client-centered care.

Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model is built on a team-based approach to serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs. Our teams include psychiatrists, nurses, mental health and substance use professionals, employment and housing specialists, and peer support staff. Together, we deliver comprehensive care, therapy, medication management, case coordination, and through frequent home and community visits.

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for client transportation and community-based services.

We believe in whole-person care, and we know that means supporting our staff just as much as our clients. When you join Merakey, you're joining a team that values compassion, collaboration, and commitment to quality.

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!

Requirements:

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the Following Qualifications:

• Active certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Associate Addiction Counselor (CAAD). Candidates must possess full certification as an addictions counselor or a co-occurring disorders professional. Certification must be issued by a statewide certification body that is a member of a recognized National Certification Body or by another state government's certification board.
• 2–3 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services, social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field