Mental Health Technician
About The Position
Merakey is seeking Mental Health Technicians to join its team in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The position is on the first shift and includes weekends, with earnings up to $19.63 with selection of enhanced pay. Mental Health Technicians provide counseling to individual clients; implement and monitor client treatment; and monitor individual and group social skills. They lead or co-lead recreational groups, assist and teach clients in daily living activities, and monitor those activities. Technicians accompany and monitor clients on community trips, engage them in social and leisure activities, help assure their health and safety, and maintain accurate and adequate records. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees support nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states each year. Merakey follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and welcomes Veterans to apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of experience working in mental or behavioral health.
- Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling to individual clients.
- Implement and monitor treatment of clients.
- Monitor individual and group social skills.
- Lead or co-lead recreational groups.
- Assist, teach, and monitor clients' daily living activities.
- Accompany and monitor clients on community trips.
- Engage clients in social and leisure activities.
- Assure the health and safety of clients.
- Maintain accurate and adequate records.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
- DailyPay access to pay when needed.
- 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 the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
