Mental Health Technician - Philadelphia, PA

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company seeks a dedicated Mental Health Technician in Philadelphia, PA. The position offers an hourly wage of $16.35 with comprehensive benefits, supporting the mental well-being of clients through counseling and group activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant experience and a valid driver's license.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay enrollment option

Access to backup childcare and elder care services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts on entertainment

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• 6 months of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling to individual clients.
• Monitors treatment and social skills of clients.
• Leads recreational groups and assists daily activities.

Skills

Counseling

Monitoring Social Skills

Engagement Activities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

12 College Credits in Human Services

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Mental Health Technician

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

3rd Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Sun - Thurs 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED & 6 months of related experience,
  
  
  
  • Or 12 college credits in Human Services or related field.
  
  
  
  


• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Description

We are seeking a Mental Health Technician to join our team in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, PA.

Earn $16.35 per hour with benefits working Sunday - Thursday 12 midnight - 8:00 AM, or $18.35 per hour with the selection of enhanced pay and scaled back benefits.

Position Details

Our Mental Health Technicians provides counseling to individual clients, implements and monitors treatment of clients, and monitors individual and group social skills. Leads or co-leads recreational groups, assists, teaches, and monitors client's daily living activities. Accompanies and monitors clients on community trips, engages clients in social and leisure activities, and assures the health and safety of the clients, and maintains accurate and adequate records.

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 enrollment option!


• 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!