Merakey·Armstrong Township, Pennsylvania
The counselor will consult with physicians regarding addiction's effects on health, assist in determining treatment for co-occurring disorders, and collaborate with nurses on physical health assessments and referrals. They will also provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to individuals, families, and team members regarding substance abuse disorders.
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 an Certified Addiction Counselor to join our team in our Shelocta, PA location supporting Armstrong and Indiana County.
Earn $24.99 an hour + mileage reimbursement
Consult with 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.
Collaborate with the registered nurses in the assessment of an individual's physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and in coordination of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment.
Provide ongoing support and counseling and education to team members, individuals, and family members 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.
Attending organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as requested to assess patients and assist with staff training and education, as necessary.
Assertive Community Treatment (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. Will be required to utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work.
Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
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Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history.
We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.
Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions.
At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve.
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.
Candidates must possess a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) certification and have two to three years of experience working with individuals facing co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services or a related field is also required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Certified Addiction Counselor roles are often tied to behavioral health and co-occurring disorder treatment settings, where employers look for clinicians who can support complex client needs. This role is competitive because it requires a master’s degree, 2 to 3 years of co-occurring disorders experience, and CADC or CAADC certification, alongside benefits such as medical coverage, tuition reimbursement, retirement, employee discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. Before applying, confirm your certification status and recent co-occurring disorders experience; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.