Certified Addiction Counselor

Requirements

A Master's degree in human services or a related field.

2 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance abuse/mental health disorders required. Alternatively, 2 to 3 years of experience working with such individuals is preferred.

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification is required.

Qualifications

Experience collaborating with psychiatrists, primary care providers, and ACT team members to support integrated treatment planning.

Experience providing ongoing counseling, education, and clinical support to individuals and families, including psychoeducation on substance use disorders, participation in treatment planning, and assistance with linking to community resources and services.

Experience delivering community-based ACT services, including home visits and field-based support, while contributing to clinical documentation, staff meetings, and, when needed, court-related reports or testimony.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retail retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Access to the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access to 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.

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.

Prior to applying

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!