Therapist at Merakey Education Autism Services

West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

24.44

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapy, Mental Health Services, Evidence-Based Practices, Clinical Documentation, Treatment Planning, Clinical Supervision, Assessment, Engagement, Recovery Principles, Resiliency, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Crisis Management, Coordination, Support Resources, Training

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

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. Schedule: 40 hours/week; Sunday, 10 am-6 pm, Monday, 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday, 9 am-5 pm, Wednesday, 9 am- 5pm, Thursday 9 am-5 pm Earn $24.44/hour Position Details Our Therapists provide direct mental health services to residents in an Extended Acute Care (EAC) setting, utilizing evidence-based practices and principles of recovery and resiliency. This role is essential in fostering therapeutic engagement, supporting clinical stability, and promoting long-term recovery. Duties and 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 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 The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related field in Human Services. * Must have an active and unrestricted driver's license * 1-3 years minimum experience providing therapy to individuals with serious and persistent mental health disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Therapists provide direct mental health services to residents in an Extended Acute Care setting, utilizing evidence-based practices. This role is essential in fostering therapeutic engagement and promoting long-term recovery.