Therapist

Company: Merakey
Location: Renovo
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job 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 Therapist to join our team at our program in Renovo, PA.

Position Details

• Provides child-centered, family-focused, individual and family, face-to-face psychotherapy, as agreed upon by therapist and family to address issues related to the identified child with family issues in the context of how it relates to the child's identified needs. Services vary according to individualized needs of a child and family
• Utilizes a strengths-based approach. Specific formats will vary according to identified needs.
• Core services include but are not limited to: --- Assessment of strengths and therapeutic needs of child and family.
• Inclusion of child as a participant in their own treatment
• Inclusion of parents or other caretakers as members of the treatment team and as partners in treatment.
• Maintains accurate and timely progress notes for every contact.
• Maintains and submits all required documentation for services as per program and regulatory requirements.
• Submits record of time worked within the most current pay period per the timeframes outlined by program leadership.
• May at times, provide clinical supervision as required by program and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned as it relates to the position. Earn: $24.83 per hr.
  • The hire rate is $24.83, which after 6 months of employment you will go to $25.43, and then after 1 year you will be at $26.03.
  • Sign on bonus at 90 days $2500 and at 6 months you will also get a retention bonus of $1250.
  • Union Benefits
    
    As a Therapist you will provides child-centered, family-focused, individual and family, face-to-face psychotherapy, as agreed upon by therapist and family to address issues related to the identified child with family issues in the context of how it relates to the child's identified needs. Services vary according to individualized needs of a child and family.
    
    BENEFITS
    
    Merakey offers competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!
    
    To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at:
    
    Req number: 83599
    
    ABOUT MERAKEY
    
    Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.
    
    The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
    • Licensed in PA as a psychologist, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist or clinical social worker OR
      • Licensed in PA as a social worker or behavior specialist AND have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum from an accredited college or university OR
        • Minimum of 1 year full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children - 21 years of age AND a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work or counseling from an accredited college or university OR
          • Completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum AND have a graduate degree with at least 9 credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling or a related field from an accredited college or university.
            

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