Community Based Mental Health Specialist - Leechburg, PA

Merakey; Leechburg (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral health is seeking a dedicated Community Based Mental Health Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities. With a focus on a person-centered approach, you will assess, plan, and implement recovery treatment plans in diverse environments. The position provides opportunities for growth and includes a competitive hourly wage, mileage reimbursement, and a supportive work culture that values work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mileage and Gas Reimbursement

Company Car for Travel

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.
• Experience in behavioral health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and planning recovery treatment for adults and youth.
• Providing intensive therapeutic services in various settings.

Skills

Behavioral Health Experience

Assessment and Planning Skills

Therapeutic Services

Person-Centered Approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Degree in Human Services

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - no week-ends

Work Schedule

M-F daylight with possibility of nontraditional hours as needed. On call rotation

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Psychology, or another human service-related field required.


• Valid PA driver's license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation required.


• Experience in the behavioral health field working with individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities preferred.

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 full time Community Based Mental Health Specialist to join our Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team in our Greensburg/Indiana, PA locations.

Earn $18.34/hour.

We offer:

• Mileage and Gas Reimbursement


• Company Car for Travel


• Room for Growth within Merakey Adult Behavioral Health Program!

Position Details

The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for assessing, planning, and skill transferring recovery treatment and support plans for adults and youth with a mental health diagnosis and/or on the autism spectrum. They provide intensive therapeutic services in all types of settings, including but not limited to community living arrangements, schools, community settings, natural support residents, etc. This candidate, in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, implements and transfers skills identified in the recovery treatment and support plan that utilizes a person-centered approach.

Benefits

Merakey 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 Membership

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. 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!