Are 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 Co-Occurring Therapist to join our team in Canonsburg, PA, supporting Washington and Greene Counties.

Earn $20.73/hour

Position Details

The co-occurring therapist will consult with the psychiatrist and primary care physicians on the effects of addiction on mental and physical health, and assist in determining the appropriate course of treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders. In collaboration with the registered nurse, they will assess the individual's physical health, make appropriate referrals to community physicians and coordinate medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to team members, individuals, and family members of individuals to help them become more knowledgeable about substance abuse disorders.
• Submit written reports and oral testimony and presentation of opinion in commitment and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Attend organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as requested to assess patient and assist with staff training and education as necessary.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

ACT teams are composed of professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and a peer specialist, all of whom collaborate to provide complete services including therapy, medication management and resource linkage to adult individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Services are provided in the individual's home or the community and include at least three home visits a week.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

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. 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification is required.
• Degree in human services or a related field required.
  
• 2 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance abuse/mental health disorders required
• Active driver's license required.