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 interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships and engage with clients
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in using personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks

Benefits

Merakey offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• 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. 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!