Mental Health Professional
Merakey

Job Info

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 Co-Occurring Therapist to join our team at our program in Harrisburg, PA in the Dauphin County location.

Now offering Quarterly bonuses to qualified employees. Earn $22.40/hour + Quarterly bonus for qualified employees.

Consult with Psychiatrists 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 incoordination of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment. Provide ongoing support, as well as 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 patients and assist with staff training and education as necessary.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and much more!

To fill out an online application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition Number: 71175

ABOUT MERAKEY

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in human services/related field

• 2 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with co-occurring substance abuse/mental health disorders required.

• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or CAADC Certification is REQUIRED.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled