Mental Health Worker

Mental Health Worker

We are seeking a Mental Health Worker to join our team at our program in Philadelphia, PA.

Shift: 2nd Shift 4pm-12am weekends

Schedule may be subject to change based on program and client needs.

Pay: $17.63 per hour.

Position Details

Our Mental Health Technicians will:

• provide counseling to individual clients
• implement and monitors treatment of clients
• monitor individual and group social skills
• lead or co-lead recreational groups
• assists, teaches, and monitors client's daily living activities
• accompany and monitor clients on community trips
• engage clients in social and leisure activities
• assure the health and safety of the clients
• maintain accurate and adequate records via an EHR system

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Go well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean record.
• One year of mental health experience with adults preferred.