Mental Health Worker - Fee for Service Therapist
Requirements
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a human‑services field such as Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Psychology.
- One year of prior clinical or counseling experience is strongly preferred.
- Show knowledge of evidence‑based and/or recovery‑oriented treatment practices.
- Demonstrate strong documentation, organizational, and time‑management skills.
- Be proficient with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Be able to work with adults, children, and adolescents.
- Maintain a schedule that supports billing approximately 15–20 direct client contact hours per week.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a human‑services field such as Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or Psychology.
- One year of prior clinical or counseling experience is strongly preferred.
- Show knowledge of evidence‑based and/or recovery‑oriented treatment practices.
- Be proficient with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Be able to work with adults, children, and adolescents.
- Maintain a schedule that supports billing approximately 15–20 direct client contact hours per week.
SkillsKnowledge of evidence-based and/or recovery-oriented treatment practices
About the role
The mental health worker (MHW) is a key member of Merakey’s interdisciplinary, clinic-based behavioral health team. In this role, the MHW/Therapist delivers high-quality, person-centered therapeutic services, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy, while promoting strong client engagement and ongoing retention. Core responsibilities include completing intake evaluations, conducting comprehensive assessments, facilitating therapy sessions, and coordinating care in close collaboration with clinical leadership. The MHW/therapist ensures services align with best practices and organizational standards, supports overall client wellness, and meets established productivity expectations as an essential member of the outpatient treatment program.
Benefits
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.