Mental Health Worker

Description

Competitive Starting Rate of $20.00 an Hour!

Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc. is seeking Mental Health Workers to assist with the continuing implementation of a Residential Treatment Facility for young adults in Berks County. The program provides a comprehensive, collaborative, continuum-of-care service model that addresses the needs of the population from a person-centered perspective, and is strength-based, recovery-oriented and focused on positive practices.

The Mental Health Worker is responsible for assisting individuals with acquiring skills of daily and independent living, while maintaining appropriate social interactions with peers, staff, and others in the community. The Mental Health Worker assists in preparing meals with individuals, monitors medications, assists with budgeting, and maintains a clean and safe environment. The Mental Health Worker will also participate in treatment planning meetings, assist individuals with identifying treatment goals, provide support towards reaching treatment goals, and conduct psychoeducation and education groups.

There are several part-time positions; one part-time position, every other Saturday & Sunday 8pm - 8am, and part-time positions, every other Saturday & Sunday 8am - 8pm are also available. 

Threshold offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, sick and personal time, a 401(k) plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and paid holidays starting day one of employment!!

Threshold provides comprehensive paid training for all employees.

EOE M/F/V/D   

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, nursing, education, or rehabilitation counseling. (Original document is required).  
• Experience working with individuals with a mental health diagnosis is a plus.
• Computer knowledge is a must.
• Valid PA Driver's License.
• PA Motor Vehicle Record Check.
• Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver.
• Pre-employment Drug Screen.
• PA Criminal History Clearance.
• FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).