Reference #: 5001004804606Requisition Number88581

　　CityPhiladelphia

　　Shift1st Shift - no week-ends

　　External Description

　　BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition ReimbursementCare.com MembershipAbout MerakeyMerakey 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.  Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

　　Position TypeFull-Time

　　StatePA

　　Work Schedule7 am to 3:30 pm

　　Requirements

　　DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Master's Degree Therapist (1) to join our program in Philadelphia, PA 19122.QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:"Bachelor's degree in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling preferably with experience working with clients who have a substance use disorder diagnosis.

　　Actively working towards a Professional License (i.e., LPC, LSW, LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist), OR Actively working towards a credential through PCB (i.e., CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CCS), or be actively working toward licensure or certification. **Licensure or certification will need to be achieved within two to three (2 - 3) years of hire, depending on requirements.

　　Hires after 7/1/2021 - employees must complete and maintain certification and/or license required by regulations and offered by Merakey within the required timeline. Failure to successfully complete and maintain license and/or certification and associated continuing education requirements will prevent you from being able to fulfill this role."POSITION SUMMARY:Provide individual therapy and group therapy to individuals receiving substance abuse services. Maintain a caseload ensuring individuals are getting the services needed to support sobriety and recovery. Client caseload may include providing services to individuals with dual diagnoses.WORK LOCATION TYPE:Office EnvironmentGENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Treatment* Strong clinical skills with ability to facilitate group therapy based on identified topics as well as open topics* Strong clinical skills with ability to conduct effective individual therapy* Ability to assess individuals and recommend appropriate services based on clinical need as well as individuals' ability and willingness to participate based on what stage of change they are in.* Ability to educate and encourage resistant individuals to participate in therapy services.* Ability to manage a caseload of individuals and have knowledge of their treatment progress, engagement level, and treatment needs. This also includes strong clinical documentation skills and ability to maintain individuals chart meeting program, local, state, and federal documentation requirements, and standards.* Motivation to outreach and re-engage individuals who lack engagement or are missing from treatment.* Above average demonstration of core clinical competencies: attending, active and reflective listening, use of open-ended questioning, focusing, building rapport, congruency, summarization, and managing silence.* Above average demonstration of - empathy, rolling with resistance, supporting self-efficacy, managing confrontation, and developing discrepancy.* Possess ability to establish rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.Case Management* Collaborates and support case management efforts to ensure that every individual in recovery has the necessary linkages to the community to maintain treatment progress.* Provides case management services on an as needed basis, if applicable.Program Operations/Administration* Effective and timely communication with Supervisors, Case Managers, and Certified Peer Specialists on individuals needs and as resources or obtained and/or changed.* Monitor record keeping and authorized units remaining (if applicable), ensure that client charts are up-to-date and include all necessary documentation, including documentation of significant incidents within 24 hours as needed (incident reports) and non-billable activities.* Maintain a level of productivity as deemed by the current budget.* Provides necessary documentation maintaining clinical efficacy and integrity and complies with the standards set by Merakey, county/SCA, DDAP, and other licensing/regulatory/payor organizations.* Adheres to all Merakey, County, State, and Federal policies and regulations related to substance abuse treatment services, ethics, and code of conduct.* Participates in regular clinical supervision and continuing education activities to further develop professional skills.* Participates in Merakey quality improvement/quality assurance activities.* Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with Merakey's' policies.* Participates and completes all trainings as assigned, including clinical and didactic trainings scheduled by the designated training center.* Performs other duties as assigned

　　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.