Mental Health Worker - Community Based Team, ACT

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or another behavioral science and experience working with adults with serious mental illness (SMI)
• Bachelor's degree in a non-behavioral science field with experience supporting adults with serious mental illness or individuals with similar human service needs
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant experience working with adults with serious mental illness or individuals with similar human service needs
• Related training or certifications (e.g., Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health Aide) are preferred
• Experience in human services, healthcare, education, or other helping professions is a plus
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to provide rehabilitation, recovery-oriented support, and community-based services as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Valid PA Driver's License

Qualifications

• Assist in providing rehabilitation and support services for individuals with mental health and behavioral health diagnoses
• Support treatment plans, including substance abuse services, education, and family consultation, under clinical supervision
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed
• Collaborate with families to offer education, support, and guidance
• Collaborate with various community resources, including healthcare providers, social services, housing agencies, and other support organizations, to ensure comprehensive care for clients
• Ensure the safety and well-being of consumers in residential programs by adhering to safety protocols
• Participate in direct care responsibilities, including daily living support and therapeutic activities
• Follow and contribute to the treatment planning process in collaboration with the clinical team

Skills

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team members
• Community-based services provision
• Therapeutic activities facilitation
• Safety protocol adherence

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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 Case Manager to join our team at our program in Harrisburg, PA location supporting Dauphin County. Earn a $21.01 an hour + mileage reimbursement.

Position Details

• Assist in providing rehabilitation and support services for individuals with mental health and behavioral health diagnoses
• Support treatment plans, including substance abuse services, education, and family consultation, under clinical supervision
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed
• Collaborate with families to offer education, support, and guidance
• Collaborate with various community resources, including healthcare providers, social services, housing agencies, and other support organizations, to ensure comprehensive care for clients
• Ensure the safety and well-being of consumers in residential programs by adhering to safety protocols
• Participate in direct care responsibilities, including daily living support and therapeutic activities
• Follow and contribute to the treatment planning process in collaboration with the clinical team

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Roth retirement plan -- 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 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
• 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.