Forensic Restoration Counselor - Penn Hills, PA

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Full-Time

1st, 2nd, 3rd - no week-ends

Flexible

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree completed in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or similar human services required.
• Experience working with forensic populations and/or incarcerated individuals preferred.
• Must possess or is able to attain all necessary clearances and background checks to work with designated consumers.
• Must possess a valid PA state Driver's license, personal and reliable transportation.
• Candidate must be open to community based travel.

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 Forensic Restoration Counselor for our Mobile Competency Restoration Team to join our team around Penn Hills, PA.

Earn $19.72/hour.

This candidate must be open to community based travel to assist our clients.

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 Forensic Restoration 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 person 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.

Forensic Restoration Counselor Job Duties:

• Perform initial intake and service planning upon assignment of individual case by program director.
• Provide frequent face-to-face contact in the community and/or correctional settings to restore competency through psychoeducation.
• Attend weekly team meetings and individual supervision with program director to ensure optimal service delivery and open communication regarding case development and progress.

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!