Mental Health Worker

Merakey; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Pine Grove, PA is seeking a full-time Mental Health Worker to support individuals with mental health diagnoses. This role involves providing emotional support, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, a valid driver's license, and preferably one year of experience in mental health services. Competitive hourly wage of $16.25 and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and savings programs

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active and Unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One year of experience in mental health or human services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and emotional support to residents in a structured, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with daily living activities and encourage independence.
• Follow individualized treatment plans and document progress accurately.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive living space.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, quality care.

Skills

Experience in mental health or human services

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

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 -timeMental Health Worker to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in Pine Grove, PA.

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Second Shift, 2:00 pm -12:00 am; Off every other weekend.

Opportunity to pick up additional shifts is available.

Earn $16.25/hour

Position Details

Our Mental Health Workers support individuals with mental and behavioral health diagnoses by promoting safety, stability, and personal growth in the Community Residential Rehab (CRR) setting. They assist with daily living activities, follow treatment plans, and help create a supportive, recovery-focused environment. This is a meaningful opportunity to be part of a close-knit team where your work has a direct impact on the lives of others. Whether you're looking for flexibility, professional development through training and certifications, or a chance to give back, this role offers it all.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and emotional support to residents in a structured, therapeutic environment
• Assist with daily living activities and encourage independence
• Follow individualized treatment plans and document progress accurately
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive living space
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent, quality care

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 -- 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.

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. 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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Active and Unrestricted Driver's License
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• One year of experience in mental health or human services is preferred