Mental Health Worker - Harrisburg, PA

Merakey; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Worker to join their team in Harrisburg, PA. This role offers a unique opportunity to support individuals with mental health challenges through rehabilitation and crisis intervention. You'll collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to provide comprehensive care, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients. With a focus on work-life balance and flexible schedules, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Join a compassionate team that values diversity and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonuses

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Work/Life Balance

Care.com Membership

Qualifications

• 1 year experience working with individuals in a recovery setting.
• Valid PA Driver's License for travel across Dauphin County.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing rehabilitation and support services for individuals with mental health diagnoses.
• Collaborate with families and community resources for comprehensive care.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Support

Collaboration with Community Resources

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

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Mental Health Worker

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

1st Shift - with week-ends

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm; one 12-8:30 shift a week; rotating on-call, weekends and holidays

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a human service field


• 1 year experience working with individuals in a recovery setting and or crisis experience.


• Valid PA Driver's License. Travel is necessary to offer support across Dauphin County.

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 Mental Health Worker to join our team at our program in Harrisburg, PA location supporting Dauphin County.

Earn a $20.00 an hour + mileage reimbursement

Position Details:

• Assist in providing rehabilitation and support services for individuals with mental health and behavioral health diagnoses.


• Support treatment plans, including substance abuse services, education, and family consultation, under clinical supervision.


• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.


• Collaborate with families to offer education, support, and guidance.


• Collaborate with various community resources, including healthcare providers, social services, housing agencies, and other support organizations, to ensure comprehensive care for clients.


• Ensure the safety and well-being of consumers in residential programs by adhering to safety protocols.


• Participate in direct care responsibilities, including daily living support and therapeutic activities.


• Follow and contribute to the treatment planning process in collaboration with the clinical team.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams are composed of professionals including psychiatrists, nurses, mental health professionals, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and a peer specialist, all of whom collaborate to provide complete services including therapy, medication management, and resource linkage to adult individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Services are provided in the individual's home or the community and include at least three home visits a week. Will be required to utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay


• Work/Life Balance


• Flexible Schedules


• Cell Phone Discount Plans


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Care.com Membership

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!