Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges, particularly in crisis, urgent, or other similar setting required.
- Candidate must be working toward licensure and obtain it (LCSW, LMFT, LPC) within two years of hire.
External Description 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 an Unlicensed Therapist to join our Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic(BHUCC) team in Philadelphia, PA 19132. This posting is Part-Time (10:30 AM-7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday) 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. Earn $37.00/hour. 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. 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. Apply today through the Merakey employee portal.Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
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- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
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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!