What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Counselor position at Merakey?
Merakey is looking for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for our adult Long-Term Structured Residential (LTSR) programs located in the Germantown and Chestnut Hill sections of Philadelphia.
Salary mid to upper 60's per year based on experience.
GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treatment
- Conduct group and individual therapy with residents.
- Complete monthly Treatment Plans for assigned residents.
- Work with residents on developing and attaining recovery goals.
- Complete weekly recovery plans.
- De-escalate crisis situations and debrief staff as needed.
Program Coordination
- Monitor the workflow of the daily shifts.
- Communicate clinical information to incoming shifts to ensure continuity of care for residents.
- Monitor the documentation completed during the shifts.
- Coordinate clinical trainings for staff.
- Participate in resident admission and discharge assessment efforts.
Administrative
- Have knowledge of the LTSR regulations and Merakey policies and standards.
- Participate in the weekly Treatment Team meeting as a Mental Health Professional.
- Participate in meetings and trainings as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- 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 enrollment option!
- 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.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will meet or exceed the following:
- LSW, LMSW, LPC, or LCSW.
- Min 2 years of applicable experience working within the Adult Behavioral Health field.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to go between our 2 locations in the Germantown and Chestnut Hill sections of Philadelphia.