Housing Specialist - Merakey

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 Housing Specialist to join our team at our program in Stroudsburg, PA location for Carbon, Monroe, and Pike County.   



Earn $21.92/hour



 Housing Specialist case manager will consult with Psychiatrists and Primary Care Physicians on the effects of addiction on mental and physical health and assist in determining the appropriate course of treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders. Consult on the appropriate prescription of medications for individuals with substance abuse disorders. Collaborate with the registered nurses in the assessment of an individual's physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and incoordination of medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse treatment. Provide ongoing support and counseling and education to team members, individuals, and family members to help them become more knowledgeable about substance abuse disorders. Submit written reports and oral testimony and presentation of opinion in commitment and other legal proceedings as necessary. Attend organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as requested to assess patient status and progress, coordinate treatment activities, and develop treatment solutions in support of staff.



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:


* Bachelor's Degree in the human services field is required.


* 1 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with severe mental illness diagnoses preferred.


* Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery-driven service systems.


* Valid Driver's License. Travel is necessary to offer support across county.

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