Mobile Counselor
Requirements
- The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Associate degree
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience completing intake assessments and performing related administrative or clerical duties
- ASAM certification
- Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) or Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake and Strength-Based Comprehensive Assessments (SBCAs) and determine appropriate services based on clinical need and stage of change.
- Provide short-term counseling during stabilization periods for MMT/MAT clients.
- Present comprehensive client reviews (PIRs) to the medical department and clinical team.
- Engage and educate clients who may be resistant to treatment, encouraging participation in therapy and support services.
- Build rapport with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
Qualifications
This role is grant-funded for at least 1 year, with extensions possible.
Benefits
- Earn $24.56/hour
- 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!