Co-Occurring Disorder Therapist

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 Co-Occurring Therapist to join our team at our program in Norfolk, VA supporting Norfolk County for the Tidewater Region.Earn $30.30 an hour.This position involves consulting with Psychiatrists and Primary Care Physicians to determine treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders. You will work with registered nurses to assess physical health, refer to community physicians, and coordinate medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment. Providing support, counseling, and education to team members, individuals, and families about substance abuse disorders is essential. The role also includes submitting reports, offering testimony, and presenting opinions in legal proceedings. Attendance at staff and treatment planning meetings is required to assess patients and assist with staff training.Under the ACT team leader's direction, you will coordinate and implement co-occurring and recovery-based services, offer clinical insight to staff, and share team responsibilities. You will assist the Team Leader with productivity, billing, team supervision, and on-call duties. Core responsibilities include clinical and behavioral assessments, ongoing therapy (group or individual), supportive counseling, case management, and providing concrete services with a flexible schedule.* Consult with Psychiatrists and Primary Care Physicians on addiction's impact on mental and physical health and assist in treatment planning.* Collaborate with registered nurses for physical health assessments, referrals, and coordination of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment.* Provide ongoing support, counseling, and education to team members, individuals, and families about substance abuse disorders.* Submit written reports and provide oral testimony in legal proceedings as needed.* Attend staff and treatment planning meetings to assess patients and assist with staff training and education.* Coordinate and implement co-occurring and recovery-based services, offering clinical insight and sharing team responsibilities.* Assist the Team Leader with productivity, billing, supervision, and on-call duties.* Conduct clinical and behavioral assessments, ongoing therapy, supportive counseling, case management, and concrete services with a flexible schedule.BenefitsMerakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!* DailyPay* Work/Life Balance* Flexible Schedules* Cell Phone Discount Plans* Employee Referral Bonuses* Tuition Reimbursement* Care.com MembershipAbout MerakeyMerakey 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. 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!The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or other human service-related field.* Licensed as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Virginia.* 1-2 years of direct care experience in mental health, with experience in co-occurring issues. Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and a recovery-driven service system.* Valid Driver's License and appropriate state and federal clearances. Travel is necessary to offer support across Tidewater Region.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled