Mental Health Team Lead

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Mental Health Team Lead to join their dedicated team in Philadelphia. This role involves providing essential support and guidance to residents in a structured living environment, ensuring their health and safety while promoting recovery. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health care and a commitment to fostering a supportive community. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in need. Join a mission-driven organization that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that truly cares.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay Enrollment

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in Mental/Behavioral health required.
• Valid driver's license and COVID vaccination needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to residents in structured settings.
• Implement program policies and monitor treatment of clients.

Skills

Mental Health Support

Counseling Skills

Team Leadership

Crisis Management

Education

12 credits in Human Services

Certification in Mental Health

Job description

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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 Team Leader for our Adult Long Term Structured Residence in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, PA.

Earn $18.65 per hour, full time with benefits, or $20.65 per hour with the selection of enhanced pay.

Schedule: M - F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Position Details

Our Team Lead provides support and guidance to all residents. Implements program policy and procedure according to program regulations and guidelines. Provides counseling to individual clients, processing concerns and issues with them in a manner that promotes recovery. Works collaboratively with the staff and nurse on shift to ensure all resident needs are met. Implements and monitors treatment of clients. Leads or co-leads recreational groups. Assists, teaches, and monitors client's daily living activities, including but not limited to personal hygiene, bathing, shaving, grooming dressing, laundry, and room care. Accompanies and monitors clients on community trips engages clients in social and leisure activities and assures the health and safety of the clients maintains accurate and adequate records. Engages clients in social and leisure activities. Monitors complaints with house rules. Reports to administrator on call any immediate or unusual situations(s) and mediate problematic issues between clients in a timely manner. Attends and participates in all trainings and meetings. Timely completion of all site and licensing documentation pertaining to client progress and site concerns.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay enrollment option
• 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!

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in Mental / Behavioral health and a transcript verifying at least 12 credits in the human services field from an accredited college or university or a certification and equivalent supervisory exp.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be covid vaccinated or have an approved exemption.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals, and Mental Health Care

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