What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Professional position at Merakey?
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 Mental Health Professional to join our team in Norfolk, VA supporting Tidewater Region.
Starting rate of $31.63/hour mileage reimbursement
Position Details
As a member of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, the Mental Health Professional plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Assess, plan, and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Coordinate and provide therapy, medication management, and resource linkage services.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, substance abuse professionals, employment specialists, housing specialists, and peer specialists.
- Conduct at least three home visits per week to deliver services in the individual's home or community setting.
- Utilize personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based work.
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model supports individuals with serious mental illnesses who may not have experienced success or haven't found effective support within traditional outpatient programs. We offer tailored services emphasizing relationship-building and active involvement in enhancing functioning and symptom management.
Services involve weekly home visits, provided either in individuals' residences or within the community, utilizing personal vehicles for client transportation and community-based tasks.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on individuals facing mental health challenges and wish to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply now to join our essential ACT Team at Merakey. Together, we can contribute to the journey of recovery.
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 -- 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.
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:
- Master’s degree in human services/related field
- l year clinical experience working with adults with severe mental illness.
- Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system.
- Driver’s License and willingness to utilize personal vehicle for work-related tasks. Travel is necessary to offer support across Tidewater Region.
- Licensed as an LPC or LCSW in Virginia preferred.
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