Mental Health Technician

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 Mental Health Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA

Schedule: 40 hours/week; Monday-Friday, 12 am - 8 am

Earn $16.35/hour or $18.35/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay

Position Details

The Mental Health Technician plays a vital role in supporting the emotional and social well-being of individuals in the long-term care facility setting. This position involves providing individual counseling, implementing and monitoring treatment plans, and observing both individual and group social interactions. The technician leads or co-leads recreational and therapeutic group activities, supports clients in developing daily living skills, and ensures their overall health and safety of residents.

Responsibilities also include accompanying clients on community outings, engaging them in meaningful social and leisure activities, and maintaining accurate and thorough documentation.

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED & 6 months of related experience,
• Or 12 college credits in Human Services or related field.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption.