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 aStudent Assistance Program Counselor to join our team at our program in Lansdale, PA.

Earn $30/hour.

Our Student Assistance Program Counselor will develop, enhance, and maintain a positive relationship between Merakey and the school district. Facilitate individual and small group support services/psycho-educational services to students. Provide verbal and written feedback on screenings to the school when authorized to do so. Provide consultation to the school on relevant mental health and drug/alcohol issues. Participate in parent/teacher/counselor meetings as requested to provide clinical input regarding students referred to SAP program. Attend monthly business meetings and supervision at Merakey, as scheduled by supervisor. Complete required documentation of services on timely basis, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

BENEFITS

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!

To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 75731

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.

• Masters degree in a behavioral science discipline from an accredited university, knowledge of child/adolescent development and experience working with adolescents, children, families with mental health, drug and alcohol, and other emotional problems.
• Pennsylvania Childline clearance required.
• Formal education in counseling techniques required.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in a clinical or school setting required.