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Mental Health Worker - PRN

Merakey·Chestnuthill Township, Pennsylvania

$19 - $19/hrUnknownOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 14 days ago
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Mental Health Worker - PRN · $19 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -36% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania ($30.13/hr, n=1834)
$0.50/hr · p10p90 · $11,310/hr
this role: $19.25/hrmedian $30.13/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,834 posted behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 24th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 36% below the Pennsylvania median for behavioral health roles.

The Mental Health Worker provides direct care and support to residents in a residential facility while assisting with daily living skills. They also participate in treatment planning and ensure residents are safely transported to appointments and 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 PRN Mental Health Worker to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in Effort, PA.

Schedule: PRN (Varied per program need)

Earn $19.25/hr.

Position Details

Our Mental Health Workers provide direct care and support for consumers with mental and behavioral health diagnoses, and ensure the safety and welfare of all adult residents in a 15-bed Community Residential Rehab (CRR) facility setting.

Key Responsibilities

Support the daily living skills and independence of all residents.

Participate in the treatment planning process.

Schedule and follow-up on appointments.

Transport and accompany to appointments and activities as necessary.

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 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.

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. [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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Active and valid driver's license required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Mental health experience preferred.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years of age. An active and valid driver's license is required, and prior mental health experience is preferred.

  • high school
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Safety monitoring
  • Direct care
  • Behavioral health support
  • Daily living skills support

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$19 - $19/hr
Location
Chestnuthill Township, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet...

IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania

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.

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