Mental Health Worker
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc.·Reading, Pennsylvania
Threshold Rehabilitation Services Inc.·Reading, Pennsylvania
Assist young adults in a residential facility with independent living skills, medication monitoring, and maintaining a safe environment. Participate in treatment planning and lead psychoeducation groups to support recovery goals.
Description Competitive Starting Rate of $20.00 an Hour!
Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc. is seeking Mental Health Workers to assist with the continuing implementation of a Residential Treatment Facility for young adults in Berks County. The program provides a comprehensive, collaborative, continuum-of-care service model that addresses the needs of the population from a person-centered perspective, and is strength-based, recovery-oriented and focused on positive practices.
The Mental Health Worker is responsible for assisting individuals with acquiring skills of daily and independent living, while maintaining appropriate social interactions with peers, staff, and others in the community. The Mental Health Worker assists in preparing meals with individuals, monitors medications, assists with budgeting, and maintains a clean and safe environment. The Mental Health Worker will also participate in treatment planning meetings, assist individuals with identifying treatment goals, provide support towards reaching treatment goals, and conduct psychoeducation and education groups.
There are several part-time positions; one part-time position, every other Saturday & Sunday 8pm - 8am, and part-time positions, every other Saturday & Sunday 8am - 8pm are also available.
Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick and personal time, a 401(k) plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and paid holidays starting day one of employment!!
Threshold provides comprehensive paid training for all employees.
Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, nursing, education, or rehabilitation counseling. (Original document is required). Experience working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis is a plus. Computer knowledge is a must. Valid PA Driver's License. PA Motor Vehicle Record Check. Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver. Pre-employment Drug Screen. PA Criminal History Clearance. FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).
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.
