Merakey is launching a pioneering Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic
(CCBHC) in the Kensington area of Philadelphia -one of the city’s most impacted
neighborhoods by addiction and homelessness. This initiative embeds urgent,
compassionate care directly into the community, offering services like substance
use treatment (including Methadone), primary care, crisis response, and court
support.
Join a mission-driven team working to connect individuals to recovery and
stability through evidence-based care and street-level engagement. Be part of
lasting change in one of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable communities.
Merakey Parkside’s Mobile Program is seeking a dedicated Mobile Intake
Counselor to provide comprehensive Strength-Based Comprehensive Assessments
(SBCAs) and intake evaluations for individuals seeking MMT, MAT, and non-MAT
services. This role also provides short-term counseling support while clients
stabilize on MMT/MAT. The position involves community-based work
throughout Philadelphia, with travel to various program sites across the city.
Earn $25.17/hour
General Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct intake and Strength-Based Comprehensive Assessments (SBCAs) and
determine appropriate services based on clinical need and stage of change.
Provide short-term counseling during stabilization periods for MMT/MAT
clients.
Present comprehensive client reviews (PIRs) to the medical department and
clinical team.
Engage and educate clients who may be resistant to treatment, encouraging
participation in therapy and support services.
Build rapport with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
The position is grant-funded for at least 1 year, with extensions possible.
Benefits
Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!
DailyPay
Work/Life Balance
Flexible Schedules
Cell Phone Discount Plans
Employee Referral Bonuses
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. 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!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Associate degree
Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of one (1) year of experience completing intake assessments and
performing related administrative or clerical duties
ASAM certification
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) or Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
credential