Counselor - MMT Drug and Alcohol

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 passionate Drug and Alcohol Counselor to join our dedicated team at the Parkside 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

• include:
• 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 $24.06 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).