• Job Description

  Req#: 5000974921706

  Requisition Number

  86115

  Position Type

  Full-Time

  City

  Shelocta

  State

  PA

  Shift

  1st Shift - with week-ends

  Work Schedule

  Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, weekends, on-call, one weekly 10am-6pm.

  External Description

  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 Mental Health Professional to join our team at our program in Shelocta, PA for Indiana and Armstrong County.

  Earn $ 25.76 /hour.

  Position Details

  As a member of the ACT Team, the Mental Health Professional is qualified in a mental health profession and possesses the clinical skills and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program individuals with severe and persistent mental illness under the clinical supervision of the team leader and psychiatrist.

  Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams are composed of professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and a peer specialist, all of whom collaborate to provide complete services including therapy, medication management, and resource linkage to adult individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Services are provided in the individual's home or the community and include at least three home visits a week. Will be required to utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work.

  BENEFITS

  Merakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans. In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, DailyPay, membership in Care.com and much more!

  To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

  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.

  Requirements

  The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related human service field
  • 2 years of clinical experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License

  • Current State and Federal Clearances
  • Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven systems

• About the company

  We believe that everyone deserves a chance to reach their fullest potential. Since 1969, we’ve worked every day to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

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