Counselor - MMT Drug and Alcohol

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling
• One year experience in a health or human service agency, and in a drug and alcohol setting is preferred
• Experience with MAT and MMT is preferred

Responsibilities

Include high-quality clinical services, including individual and group therapy, care coordination, and compliant documentation.

Support client engagement and recovery through effective treatment planning and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

• Provide individual and group therapy
• Assess client needs and readiness for change
• Engage, motivate, and re-engage resistant or disengaged clients
• Document and 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

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!
• 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

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!