Therapist – PRN – York, PA

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• Master’s Degree in counseling, social work, or related field in Human Services.
• Must have an active and unrestricted driver’s license.
• 1-3 years minimum experience providing therapy to individuals with serious and persistent mental health disorders is preferred.

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 PRN Therapist to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in York, PA.

Schedule: PRN; Saturday or Sunday with flexible shifts (7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p, 10a-6p, or 11a-7p) and opportunities to pick up additional hours.

Earn $26.44/hour plus shift differentials

Position Details

Our Therapists provide direct mental health services to residents in an Extended Acute Care (EAC) setting, working closely with individuals who are living with chronic and severe mental illness. Utilizing evidence-based practices and the principles of recovery and resiliency, Therapists play a vital role in fostering therapeutic engagement, supporting clinical stability, and promoting long-term recovery. In this role, the PRN Therapist does not have an assigned caseload but will contribute by facilitating group sessions and assisting full-time therapist with tasks such as individual therapy sessions, assessments, and supporting unit staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices aligned with recovery and resiliency principles.
• Meet clinical productivity standards as defined by the Program Director.
• Foster active resident engagement to support treatment participation and recovery progress.
• Complete daily progress notes by the end of each workday to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
• Develop and update monthly treatment plans and bi-weekly progress summaries in accordance with program guidelines.
• Manage the comprehensive clinical, emotional, and social needs of assigned residents, including coordination with internal and external support resources.
• Conduct formal assessments of symptom severity and high-risk indicators, including suicide ideation (SI), depression, trauma, and physical health concerns.
• Seek clinical supervision and support for high-risk cases to ensure appropriate care and risk management.
• Attend and complete all required program trainings to maintain compliance and enhance clinical competency.

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay — access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan — both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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.

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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!