Merakey·Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Mental Health Workers provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health diagnoses in a Community Residential Rehabilitation setting. They ensure the safety and well-being of residents while assisting with daily living needs and program activities.
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-time Mental Health Worker to join our team in our Adult Behavioral Health residential team in Effort, PA.
Earn $17.87/hour or $19.87/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay
Our Mental Health Workers provide direct care and support to individuals with mental health diagnoses in a Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) setting. This role is responsible for ensuring the safety, well-being, and welfare of all residents while assisting with daily living needs and program activities. Mental Health Workers actively participate in the treatment planning process, follow individualized care plans, and adhere to established policies and procedures to promote a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented residential environment.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and an active driver's license. Mental health experience is preferred, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.