Mental Health Professional

Requirements

• Masters degree in human services/related field
• Year clinical experience working with adults with severe mental illness
• Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
• Driver’s License and willingness to utilize personal vehicle for work-related tasks
• Necessary to offer support across Tidewater Region
• Licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Virginia preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Cookout 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 at least three home visits per week to deliver services in the individual's home or community setting
• Utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work

Qualifications

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team member
• Deliver comprehensive services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Support individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs
• Offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management
• Implement weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in using personal vehicles for work-related tasks

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth retirement plan
• DailyPay
• On the Goga well-being platform
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through EAP
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs
• Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes

About the Role

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional to join our team in Norfolk, VA supporting Tidewater Region.

Pay

$31.63/hour + mileage reimbursement

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate home visits and community-based work