Crisis and Stabilization Therapist - Wilkes Barre, PA

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Master's degree in social work, Psychology, or another human service-related field.
• Preferred LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
• Two years' experience in the behavioral health field with at least one year of experience in a mental health setting providing crisis intervention preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Valid PA driver's license
• Ability to pass appropriate state and federal clearance.

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 currently seeking a Therapist to join our Mobile Crisis and Stabilization Team serving Luzerne and Wyoming Counties.

Earn $28.70/hour.

POSITION DETAILS

As a member of the Mobile Crisis Response Team, the Therapist possesses the skills and experience necessary to provide crisis intervention for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis and connecting them to the most appropriate level of care and community resources. Services are provided in a two-person response team under the clinical and administrative supervision of the Program Director.

• Respond to urgent/emergency (non 911) calls and provide crisis interventions, risk assessment, and make linkages to appropriate levels of care of community resources.
• Provide short term case management and coordination to ensure proper linkage to needed services and community resources.
• Quickly establish therapeutic relationships with the individual and/or family being served utilizing trauma informed care approaches and recovery oriented best practices.
• Develop short term goal plans in conjunction with the individual and/or family.
• Educate and provide support to the induvial and/or family on their rights and how to navigate the mental health and legal system.
• Outreach and engage with individuals who lack the desire to seek treatment.
• Attend activities that help educate the community and surrounding service system on the MCRSS program and the benefits it can provide to the individuals, families, and community.
• Demonstrate trauma informed care practices and recovery-oriented approaches in all interactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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!