Mental Health Professional at Merakey Education Autism Services

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Assessment, Treatment Planning, Therapy, Medication Management, Resource Linkage, Collaboration, Home Visits, Recovery Principles, Community Support, Mental Health, Client Transportation, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Crisis Intervention, Communication, Empathy, Problem Solving

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Looking for a meaningful career where you can grow while helping others thrive? At Merakey, our team members put heart and purpose into everything they do. We’re excited to welcome a Mental Health Professional to our Norfolk, VA team serving the Tidewater Region. 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 [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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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 * 3 years of 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 the Tidewater Region. * Licensed or Licensed eligible as LMHP or LMHP-R

Responsibilities

The Mental Health Professional will assess, plan, and develop individualized treatment plans for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. They will coordinate therapy, medication management, and resource linkage services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.