Fee For Service Outpatient Therapist

Merakey•Sharon Hill, PA

6d•$35 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Fee-for-Service Outpatient Mental Health Therapist for its behavioral health clinic in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. The role is hybrid and requires at least one working day in the Sharon Hill office. The therapist is a primary member of the clinic’s behavioral health treatment team and provides therapy and care coordination under the leadership of the clinic director, psychiatrist, and clinical supervisor. The therapist engages clients, supports retention, and provides services to people experiencing mild to severe mental illness. The position pays $35 per hour for unlicensed therapists and $37 per hour for licensed therapists. Candidates must be available for at least 20 hours per week and able to work with adults, children, and adolescents. Availability must include daytime and evening hours, and may need to include weekends for work with children. The expected caseload is 15–20 clients weekly, with 80% monthly productivity. Additional supervision is available for clinicians working with children and adolescents. Eligible fee-for-service staff can access a billable-service bonus system, licensure supervision opportunities, and evidence-based practice training and certifications, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Merakey is a nonprofit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. It employs more than 8,000 people and supports nearly 40,000 individuals and families across 12 states. The organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a human service-related field, such as social work, clinical counseling, or psychology.
One-year clinical internship.
Willingness and ability to work with children and adolescents.
Availability of at least 20 hours per week to work with adults, children, and adolescents.
Availability must include daytime and evening hours and may include weekends to work with children.
Ability to bill 15–20 clients weekly and meet 80% monthly productivity.

Nice To Haves

Licensure supervision opportunities are available.
Eligible therapists may receive evidence-based practice training and certifications in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services to individuals experiencing mild to severe mental illness.
Coordinate client care as a member of the clinic’s behavioral health treatment team.
Actively engage clients and promote their retention in services.
Work with adults, children, and adolescents.
Maintain a caseload of 15–20 clients weekly and achieve 80% monthly productivity.

Benefits

Billable-service bonus system, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $300 per month.
Licensure supervision opportunities.
Evidence-based practice training and certifications for eligible therapists.
DailyPay access to earned pay.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through the American Worker; these offerings are not a substitute for major medical insurance.
Access to Care.com backup childcare, elder care, and household services for fee-for-service employees working at least 170 hours per quarter.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling, legal, and financial services.
On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
Employee discounts and savings programs for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.