Mental Health Worker

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• The candidate must be at least 18 years old.
• One year of experience working in the Behavioral Health field or population in a group home or residential facility setting is preferred.
• A valid and clean driver’s license is required.
• The position requires full-time, 1st shift work from 8am-4pm with a rotation of weekends.

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Worker interacts with and supports the individual in various settings, including community, family, or individual homes, and Adult Training Facilities (ATF).

The worker provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP).

The role involves enhancing the health, safety, dignity, and contentment of every consumer served.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should be able to work full-time, 1st shift from 8am-4pm with a rotation of weekends.

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 for immediate access to pay.
• Access to the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

Pay

$18.81 per hour with the option to earn enhanced pay.

Schedule

Full-time, 1st shift from 8am-4pm with a rotation of weekends.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. With over 8,000 employees serving nearly 40,000 individuals and families annually across 12 states, Merakey is dedicated to supporting those in need. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.