Therapist - Extended Acute Care

Merakey; York (York County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan options

DailyPay access

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Therapist in York, United States, to provide mental health services in an Extended Acute Care setting. The ideal candidate will engage residents with chronic mental illnesses, fostering recovery and engagement using evidence-based practices.

The position requires a Master's Degree and offers a competitive wage of $24.44 per hour, plus shift differentials. Flexibility in scheduling may be available and also provides generous benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years minimum experience providing therapy to individuals with serious and persistent mental health disorders is preferred.
• Must have an active and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices.
• Meet clinical productivity standards defined by the Program Director.
• Manage the comprehensive clinical, emotional, and social needs of assigned residents.

Skills

Therapeutic engagement

Evidence-based practices

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related field

Job description

Position Details

Our Therapists provide direct mental health services to residents in an Extended Acute Care (EAC) setting, working closely with individuals who are living with chronic and severe mental illness. Utilizing evidence-based practices and the principles of recovery and resiliency, Therapists play a vital role in fostering therapeutic engagement, supporting clinical stability, and promoting long-term recovery. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents who require intensive, ongoing support in a structured and compassionate environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices aligned with recovery and resiliency principles.
• Meet clinical productivity standards as defined by the Program Director.
• Foster active resident engagement to support treatment participation and recovery progress.
• Complete daily progress notes by the end of each workday to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Develop and update monthly treatment plans and bi-weekly progress summaries in accordance with program guidelines.
• Manage the comprehensive clinical, emotional, and social needs of assigned residents, including coordination with internal and external support resources.
• Conduct formal assessments of symptom severity and high-risk indicators, including suicide ideation (SI), depression, trauma, and physical health concerns.
• Seek clinical supervision and support for high-risk cases to ensure appropriate care and risk management.
• Attend and complete all required program trainings to maintain compliance and enhance clinical competency.

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. 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Must have an active and valid driver's license.
• 1-3 years minimum experience providing therapy to individuals with serious and persistent mental health disorders is preferred.

Schedule

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Tuesday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Some schedule flexibility is available.

Earn

Earn: $24.44/hour, plus shift differentials.