Mental Health Therapist - Fee for Service
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 Fee for Service Mental Health Outpatient Therapist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, PA.
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 based on 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!
Position Details
- Position Type: Fee for service.
- Shift: 1st shift- no weekends.
- Schedule: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
- Salary Range: $28-$40 per hour based on experience/certification.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Provide intake services by evaluating incoming referrals to determine the appropriate treatment intervention.
- Prepare diagnostic assessments, case histories and other related correspondence as per Merakey, DPW and DOH policies and regulations.
- Develop Treatment Plans: Develop a preliminary treatment plan based on client’s presenting problem. The preliminary treatment plan is to be completed by the end of the second counseling session. A Master Treatment is to be developed by the end of the fourth counseling session. The therapists and clients will identify individualized treatment issues, long and short-term goals, and the type and frequency of services to meet those goals. Therapists will review and revise treatment plans with the client every 60 days. The Master Treatment plan and subsequent Treatment plan updates are to be reviewed and signed by the client, therapists, clinical supervisor and psychiatrist or supervisory physician.
- Provide ongoing therapy and supportive counseling services to assigned caseload. Conduct and complete client case consultations with supervisors and/or other clinical staff as often as needed but at least once every 90 days for D&A clients for the first year, once a year thereafter.
Requirements- Master’s degree in social work, Counseling or Psychology required.
- At least 1 year experience in the delivery of psychological services or a CACD (Certified Addiction Counselor Diplomat) preferred.
- Must possess an active PA driver's license with access to reliable transportation
- Preferred: Professional licensure in Pennsylvania as a social worker, counselor or psychologist
Benefits- 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).
- Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy our On the Goga 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.
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