Mental Health Professional - Shelocta, PA

Merakey; Shelocta (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

A leading non-profit mental health service provider in Shelocta, PA is seeking a Mental Health Professional to deliver comprehensive services for individuals with severe mental illness. You will assess clients, develop treatment plans, and provide therapy in community settings. The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse professionals and aims to improve client outcomes through tailored support. Flexible schedules and attractive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess individuals and develop treatment plans.
• Coordinate therapy and medication management services.
• Conduct home and community-based therapeutic services.

Skills

Assessment and planning

Therapy and medication management

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Client transportation

Job description

Overview

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 Shelocta, PA supporting Armstrong and Indiana County.

Earn $26.94/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 therapeutic services in an 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

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses

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. 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!