Mental Health Professional - Harrisburg, PA

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Mental Health Professional to join their Assertive Community Treatment team in Harrisburg, PA. This role involves providing comprehensive support to individuals with severe mental health challenges, emphasizing recovery principles and community integration. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in clinical settings, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on relationship-building and personalized care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need. Join this dedicated team and contribute to a transformative journey of recovery.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts and savings programs

Access to online learning resources

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field required.
• 2 years of clinical experience with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
• Coordinate therapy and medication management services.

Skills

Clinical experience with adults

Knowledge of recovery principles

Therapy coordination

Education

Master's Degree in counseling

Master's Degree in social work

Master's Degree in psychology

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Mental Health Professional

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday with On-Call

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. Travel is necessary to offer support across Dauphin County


• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven systems

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 in Harrisburg, PA supporting Dauphin County.

Earn $29.79/hour.

Position Details

As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the Mental Health Professional plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

• Assess, plan, and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.


• Coordinate and provide therapy, medication management, and resource linkage services.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and peer specialists.


• Conduct at least three home visits per week to deliver services in the individual's home or community setting.


• Utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work.

Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.

Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.


• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.


• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!


• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.


• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.


• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.


• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.


• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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!