Therapist - Extended Acute Care

Merakey • West Manchester Township, PA

4d • $24

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We
are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our Adult Behavioral Health program
in York, PA.

This is a future-dated opportunity with an expected start date of August 3,
2026.

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Wednesday–Thursday 11:00
a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Some schedule flexibility is
available.

Earn: $24.44/hour, plus shift differentials.

Position Details

Our Therapists provide direct mental health services to residents in an Extended
Acute Care (EAC) setting, working closely with individuals who are living with
chronic and severe mental illness. Utilizing evidence-based practices and the
principles of recovery and resiliency, Therapists play a vital role in fostering
therapeutic engagement, supporting clinical stability, and promoting long-term
recovery. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact
on the lives of residents who require intensive, ongoing support in a structured
and compassionate environment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related field required.
• Must have an active and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years minimum experience providing therapy to individuals with serious and persistent mental health disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices aligned with recovery and resiliency principles.
• Meet clinical productivity standards as defined by the Program Director.
• Foster active resident engagement to support treatment participation and recovery progress.
• Complete daily progress notes by the end of each workday to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Develop and update monthly treatment plans and bi-weekly progress summaries in accordance with program guidelines.
• Manage the comprehensive clinical, emotional, and social needs of assigned residents, including coordination with internal and external support resources.
• Conduct formal assessments of symptom severity and high-risk indicators, including suicide ideation (SI), depression, trauma, and physical health concerns.
• Seek clinical supervision and support for high-risk cases to ensure appropriate care and risk management.
• Attend and complete all required program trainings to maintain compliance and enhance clinical competency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees