Mental Health Therapist - Fee for Service

Merakey • Pottsville, PA

11h • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Fee for Service Mental Health Outpatient Therapist to join its Adult Behavioral Health team in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The role provides outpatient intake, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, and supportive counseling to an assigned caseload. The schedule is daytime hours, Monday through Friday, and compensation is $28–$40 per hour.

The therapist evaluates incoming referrals to determine appropriate treatment interventions and prepares diagnostic assessments, case histories, and related correspondence in accordance with Merakey, DPW, and DOH policies and regulations. The therapist develops preliminary treatment plans by the end of the second counseling session and master treatment plans by the end of the fourth. Plans identify individualized treatment issues, short- and long-term goals, and the type and frequency of services. Treatment plans are reviewed and revised with clients every 60 days and are reviewed and signed by the client, therapist, clinical supervisor, and psychiatrist or supervisory physician.

The therapist provides ongoing therapy and supportive counseling and completes case consultations with a supervisor and/or other clinical staff as needed. For D&A clients, consultations are required at least every 90 days during the first year and annually thereafter.

Eligible students may qualify for Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), which can offer a paid senior-year internship and tuition assistance of up to $20,000 for bachelor’s programs or $40,000 for master’s programs. Participants who receive tuition assistance commit to two years of post-graduation employment with the same provider.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• One year of mental health psychotherapy experience.
• Active Pennsylvania driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Professional licensure in Pennsylvania as a social worker, counselor, or psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate incoming referrals and provide intake services to determine appropriate treatment interventions.
• Prepare diagnostic assessments, case histories, and related correspondence in accordance with Merakey, DPW, and DOH policies and regulations.
• Develop a preliminary treatment plan by the end of the second counseling session and a master treatment plan by the end of the fourth counseling session.
• Work with clients to identify individualized treatment issues, short- and long-term goals, and the type and frequency of services.
• Review and revise treatment plans with clients every 60 days; ensure master plans and updates are reviewed and signed by the client, therapist, clinical supervisor, and psychiatrist or supervisory physician.
• Provide ongoing therapy and supportive counseling to an assigned caseload.
• Conduct and complete case consultations with supervisors and/or other clinical staff as needed, and at least every 90 days during the first year for D&A clients and annually thereafter.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to earned pay.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
• Voluntary limited benefits through the American Worker, including limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services for fee-for-service employees working at least 170 hours per quarter.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to the On the Goga well-being platform and self-care resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.
• Eligible BHHEP students may receive a paid senior-year internship and tuition assistance of up to $20,000 for bachelor’s programs or $40,000 for master’s programs, subject to program conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level