Mental Health Professional
About the role
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. The ACT model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.
Starting rate of $31.63/hour + mileage reimbursement.
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in human services or related field.
- One year of clinical experience working with adults with severe mental illness.
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery-driven service systems.
- Driver’s License and willingness to utilize personal vehicle for work-related tasks.
- Travel is necessary to offer support across the Tidewater Region.
- Licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Virginia preferred.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan with both pre-tax and 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 to 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. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.