Mobile Counselor

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 $24.56/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