Mental Health Professional

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 community-based Mental Health Professional to join our team in our Bethlehem, PA location. Position Details acts as an advocate for a caseload of clients by supporting their integrated health care needs, both physical and behavioral. Utilizes your own vehicle (company mileage reimbursement) while meeting with your caseload daily in their homes, community, and at appointments. Coordinates care throughout medical and psychiatric hospitalizations, including aftercare and follow-up requirements. Develops service plans with time limited goals to support clients to increase independence. Conducts assessments with clients to determine outcomes and assist clients with coordinating appointments. Offers assistance in medical and behavioral outpatient services. Emphasis on linking clients to community-based resources. Educates clients and their natural supports about mental health and medical diagnoses. Assists with client's insurance coverage, lab work, and medication compliance. Focuses on holistic approach to wellness while acting as a liaison between client's medical and behavioral health treatment providers. Earn $56, 000 / year. $2000 Sign-On Bonus available. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental & vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more. DailyPay Work/Life Balance Flexible Schedules Cell Phone Discount Plans Employee Referral Bonuses Tuition Reimbursement Membership 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. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field of study is required. Experience in mental health field and co-occurring/substance use is preferred. Valid driver's license required. Open to a community-based role