Mental Health Therapist - Fee for Service

Merakey•Coal Township, PA

2d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Fee for Service Mental Health Outpatient Therapist to join their Adult Behavioral Health team in Coal Township, PA. This role involves providing intake services, preparing diagnostic assessments, developing and revising treatment plans, and offering ongoing therapy and supportive counseling. The position offers daytime hours, Monday-Friday, with a pay rate of $28 - $40 per hour based on experience/certification. Additionally, open positions in this county qualify for Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), which provides financial and career-building benefits, including paid internships and tuition assistance.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year experience in the delivery of psychological services or a CACD (Certified Addiction Counselor Diplomat) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide intake services by evaluating incoming referrals to determine the appropriate treatment intervention.
Prepare diagnostic assessments, case histories and other related correspondence as per Merakey, DPW and DOH policies and regulations.
Develop Treatment Plans: Develop a preliminary treatment plan based on client’s presenting problem. The preliminary treatment plan is to be completed by the end of the second counseling session. A Master Treatment is to be developed by the end of the fourth counseling session. The therapists and client will identify individualized treatment issues, long and short term goals, and the type and frequency of services to meet those goals. Therapists will review and revise treatment plans with the client every 60 days. The Master Treatment plan and subsequent Treatment plan updates are to be reviewed and signed by the client, therapists, clinical supervisor and psychiatrist or supervisory physician.
Provide ongoing therapy and supportive counseling services to assigned caseload.
Conduct and complete client case consults with supervisor and/or other clinical staff as often as needed but at least once every 90 days for D&A clients for the first year, once a year thereafter.