What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Therapist - Behavioral Health Urgent Care position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put our heart and soul into everything we do.
We seek a Licensed Therapist to join our Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUCC) team in Philadelphia, Pa. This posting is Full-time, First Shift (Monday - Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm EST).
We are a mental health urgent care/walk-in center for adults in need of same-day care that is not an emergency in Philadelphia. We serve individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health concerns, and/or substance use concerns. Individuals will participate in triage, resolution-focused services, and aftercare planning to prepare for long-term recovery and connection to ongoing care. We serve individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our services do not replace the need for ongoing mental health care; rather, we aim to reduce avoidable visits to crisis centers and emergency rooms by helping people get the care they need when they need it.
Position Details
The Licensed Therapist will conduct assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions, provide brief resolution focused therapy, and actively participate in care coordination to support individuals experiencing urgent behavioral health challenges.
Earn $40.21/hour.
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
* Care.com 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, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field is required.
* Current state licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent is required.
* Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges, particularly in crisis, urgent, or other similar setting is preferred.
* Strong knowledge of evidence-based and resolution focused interventions is required.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with individuals and colleagues is valued.
* Empathy, compassion, and a person-centered approach in delivering behavioral health urgent care is valued.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
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