Job Description

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 Blended Case Manager to join our team in our Behavioral Health program in Lewistown, PA

Schedule: Primary hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm; Occasional early evening or weekend on-call coverage may be required.

Earn $19.97/hour or $21.97/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay.

Bilingual candidates (Spanish-English) are strongly preferred and may be eligible for a higher starting hourly rate.

Position Details

The Blended Case Manager (BCM) provides community-based services in Juniata, Huntingdon, and Mifflin Counties, assisting children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of behavioral health, medical, and community-living needs. The majority of time will be seeing consumers in their homes or in other community settings, with designated times spent in the Lewistown office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Help consumers build strong network of community resources, supports, and services.
• Link consumers with needed services in their community.
• Advocate for the consumers and their families, and collaborate to develop an individualized service plan with measurable goals.
• Navigate complex systems such as special education, social services, and housing.
• Find access to basic living needs and skills such as employment, housing, food, medical care, recreation.
• Provide support for on-call crisis intervention.

Get an inside look at life as a Case Manager at Merakey through our Case Manager Spotlight Page Hear directly from our team about what makes Merakey a place where you can grow, feel valued, and make a difference every day.

Open positions in this county qualify for Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Higher Education Program (BHHEP), which offers candidates meaningful financial and career-building benefits. Through BHHEP, eligible students can receive a paid senior‑year internship with Merakey and may also access tuition assistance of up to $20,000 for bachelor’s programs or up to $40,000 for master’s programs, all while gaining hands‑on experience that strengthens their skills and future employability. Participants who pursue tuition assistance commit to two years of post‑graduation employment with the same provider, creating a smooth transition into the workforce and long‑term career stability. Candidates can learn more about the program and how to apply to it at: https://bharp.org/providers/bhhep/

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• This candidate must have one of the following:
  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, other related social sciences, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, or education
  • OR be a Registered Nurse
  • OR possess a high school diploma AND 12 semester college credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science AND two years' experience in direct contact with mental health consumers required for this level.
• Must possess an active and unrestricted driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is preferred but not required.