Merakey·Hatfield Township, Pennsylvania
The clinician provides comprehensive substance-use treatment within a clinic-based behavioral health program, delivering integrated care for co-occurring disorders through individual, couple, and family therapy. Responsibilities also include conducting assessments, facilitating structured drug-and-alcohol groups using evidence-based practices, and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team.
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 Fee For Service Drug and Alcohol Clinican to join our team in our Colmar, PA location.
Earn: $35-$38/hour
A D/A Co‑Occurring Clinician provides comprehensive substance‑use treatment within Merakey’s clinic‑based behavioral health program, serving as a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. In addition to delivering integrated care for individuals with co‑occurring mental‑health and substance‑use disorders, the clinician provides therapeutic services including individual, couple, and family therapy; conducts intake and diagnostic assessments; facilitates group therapy—including structured drug‑and‑alcohol groups using evidence‑based practices, relapse‑prevention strategies, psychoeducation, and skill‑building; and coordinates care with the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor. The clinician actively engages clients, supports ongoing participation in treatment, and delivers clinically appropriate interventions for individuals experiencing mild to severe mental‑health conditions while maintaining accurate documentation, practicing trauma‑informed and culturally competent care, and upholding ethical and professional standards.
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]
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!
Candidates must have completed an accredited master’s-level program in a human-service field like social work, counseling, or psychology, along with a minimum one-year clinical internship. Preferred qualifications include CADC, CRS, or MAT-related training, and strong skills in assessment, counseling, and evidence-based interventions for co-occurring disorders are essential.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.