Mental Health Worker

Merakey; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Lehighton, PA. Schedule: 40 hours/week Tuesday-Friday, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm and Saturday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm.

Earn $17.87/hour and provide direct care to residents with mental and behavioral health needs. Responsibilities include supporting daily living skills, participating in treatment planning, arranging appointments, and transporting residents as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily living skills and independence of all residents.
• Participate in the treatment planning process.
• Schedule and follow-up on appointments.
• Transport and accompany to appointments and activities as necessary.

Skills

18+ years old

Mental health experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Tuesday-Friday 3p-11p and Saturday 7a-3p

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active and unrestricted driver's license required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Mental health experience preferred.

Description

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 full-time Mental Health Worker to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Lehighton, PA.

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Tuesday-Friday, 3:00 pm-11:00 pm and Saturday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm.

Earn $17.87/hour

Our mental health workers provide direct care and support for consumers with mental and behavioral health diagnoses , and ensure the safety and welfare of all residents in the structured living home setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily living skills and independence of all residents.
• Participate in the treatment planning process.
• Schedule and follow-up on appointments.
• Transport and accompany to appointments and activities as necessary.

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 -- access your pay when you need it!
• 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.

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!

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