Mental Health Therapist

Merakey; West Covina (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to provide therapeutic services for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The role involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective support for clients facing mental health challenges.

Benefits

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Licensed Therapist to support individuals with IDD.
• Experience with mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.
• Ability to develop personalized treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and individual therapy sessions.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic strategies.
• Collaborate with EBSH staff and caregivers.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

Licensed Therapist

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 Licensed Therapist to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes (EBSH).

This role provides therapeutic services to individuals and families facing mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders. With a specialized focus on individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in Enhanced Behavioral Support Homes (EBSH), the therapist tailors assessments, treatment plans, and interventions to align with each individual’s developmental and cognitive needs. Collaboration with caregivers, staff, and interdisciplinary teams is essential to provide consistent and effective support systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, individual and family therapy sessions, and develop personalized treatment plans integrating mental health and behavioral objectives.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic strategies and provide behavior management guidance tailored to individuals with IDD.
• Collaborate with EBSH staff, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support for residents.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery.
• Train and support staff in the DDTT/ITS product line to promote skill development and uphold the quality of services provided.
  
  

The pay rate for this position ranges from $55 to $58 per hour. Additional mileage reimbursement is also provided.

Benefits

Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more!

• 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. 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

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider and Other

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations, Hospitals, and Mental Health Care

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