Certified Addiction Counselor

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? AtMerakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking aCertified Addiction Counselorto join our team in ourHarrisburg, PAlocation supporting Dauphin County.

Starting rate of$34.57 hour + mileage reimbursement

Position Details

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Certified Addiction Counselorto join our team. This role is responsible for providing individual and group therapy to consumers with co-occurring disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote recovery and wellness. The ideal candidate will have experience working in integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment, and a strong commitment to improving the lives of individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices to consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• Actively engage in the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (ITT) process, including treatment plan development and revisions.
• Lead staging interventions tailored to each individual's stage of change.
• Serve as a liaison between consumers and external treatment providers and natural supports.
• Attend daily clinical team meetings, engaging in the team approach for decision-making and treatment follow-through.

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success orhaven'tfound effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.

Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community,utilizingpersonal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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!