Forensic Restoration Counselor - 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 full time Forensic Restoration Counselor to join our Mobile Competency Restoration Teams around the Slippery Rock, PA, Lyndora, PA, and other areas.



Must be flexible with travel.

Mileage reimbursement offered.



Earn $19.24/hour.



Position Details



The Mobile Competency Forensic Restoration Counselor carries out the treatment plan developed by the behavior educator and provides updates and information to the MCR team members concerning each individual’s progress toward regaining competency. The restoration counselor is responsible for providing consistent services to individuals served, assist in coordination of discharge, and post treatment services. The role will see candidates meeting clients in the community (i.e. county jails, various community based locations, wherever client need lies within 10 counties).



The Forensic Counselor perform initial intakes upon assignment from supervisor/director and provide up to date information participant meetings and collects data for treatment plans and updates. This role will complete all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, quickly establish treatment relationships with the individuals being served, and provide coordination with other service delivery systems as appropriate for treatment. They will participate in internal and external trainings and maintain professional relationship that align with the expectation of the criminal justice system. This role will have flexibility in program development and adjustments based on program needs and will testify/report as requested by members of the criminal justice system.



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 human services, special education, or related field required.


* Master's degree preferred.
* Experience working with forensic populations required.


* Master's degree preferred.
* Must possess or is able to attain all necessary clearances and background checks to work with designated consumers.
* Must possess valid State of Pennsylvania Driver’s license.

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