Mental Health Technician

Merakey; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Merakey as a Mental Health Technician in Philadelphia. This part-time role supports individuals in a long-term care facility, involving counseling, treatment plan monitoring, and facilitating group activities. Enjoy benefits tailored for you while advancing your career with a team dedicated to the well-being of clients.

Benefits

DailyPay

Retirement plan options

Employee Assistance Program

Online learning access

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Entry-level position frequently requiring a high school diploma.
• Experience in a related field is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling and support to clients.
• Implement and monitor treatment plans while observing interactions.
• Lead recreational and therapeutic group activities.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 part-time Mental Health Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: 1st Shift; Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Earn $16.35/hour

Position Details

The Mental Health Technician plays a vital role in supporting the emotional and social well-being of individuals in the long-term care facility setting. This position involves providing individual counseling, implementing and monitoring treatment plans, and observing both individual and group social interactions. The technician leads or co-leads recreational and therapeutic group activities, supports clients in developing daily living skills, and ensures their overall health and safety of residents.

Responsibilities also include accompanying clients on community outings, engaging them in meaningful social and leisure activities, and maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
  
  

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals, and Mental Health Care

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