Merakey·Armstrong Township, Pennsylvania
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Coordinate therapy and medication management while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in home and community settings.
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 Mental Health Professional to join our team in Shelocta, PA supporting Indiana and Armstrong County.
Earn $27.61/hour.
As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the Mental Health Professional plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Assess, plan, and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
Coordinate and provide therapy, medication management, and resource linkage services.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and peer specialists.
Conduct therapeutic services in an individual's home or community setting.
Utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work.
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.
Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.
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.
Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.
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!
Requires a Master's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human service field. A valid driver's license is mandatory, and two years of clinical experience with adults with severe mental illness is preferred.
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.