Assessment Counselor - Criminal Justice

Description

Join a growing, forward-thinking team that values patient care, and is committed to maintaining a safe environment for staff members and patients. Meridian HealthCare is seeking a full-time Assessment Counselor - Criminal Justice to join our team. 

Starting salary starts at $40,000 per year, but can go up based on licensure and overall experience 

Daily Expectations and Duties - Overview:

• Organize referrals and identify inmates to determine appropriateness and interest in individual counseling, treatment, and/or placement on vivitrol.
• Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary/bio including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations and diagnosis.
• Develops an initial treatment plan for assigned clients.
• Discharges clients that are accepted in services but who do not attend beyond the assessment process.
• Makes referrals and provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence and advocacy to optimize client's accessibility to needed services that are not provided by the Agency.
• Facilitates group counseling and completes appropriate and timely documentation. 
• Provides individual counseling, updates Behavioral Health Service Plan as needed and completes appropriate and timely documentation.
• Participates in individual and department supervision and presents client cases on an as needed basis in clinical supervision meetings.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner in accordance to Agency policy and provides necessary data for statistical and billing purposes.
• Achieves and maintain the Agency's established productivity standards. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master's Degree and Ohio licensure (LPC/LPCC) or Bachelor's Degree and Ohio Licensure (LSW) required. 
• Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred. Interns welcomed to apply as we will also consider Counseling/Social Work students close to graduation.

At Meridian, you will work in a positive-culture environment that values investing in our employees through professional development (CEUS, Licensure Reimbursement, and in-house training). We are proud to offer the following comprehensive full-time benefits as well as a competitive salary:

• 2 weeks of vacation during your first year of employment
• 26 additional days off that include: Personal Days, Staff Appreciation Day, Holidays, and Sick Days
• 4 Standard Medical Plans to staff that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Optional medical benefits include (but are not limited to) Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Health Saving Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• 403(b) Pension Plan with employer match 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Gym Membership Discount
• STAR-qualified  sites (loan repayment program through HRSA)

ABOUT MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE

Since 1974, Meridian HealthCare has delivered a person-centered approach to care and treatment, understanding the importance of prevention, early intervention, care, and support. Finding what works best for everyone is the key to optimal health, and the continuum of care philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission. 

In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, primary care, mental health criminal justice services, and much more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW!

Requirements

• Master's Degree and Ohio licensure (LPC/LPCC) or Bachelor's Degree and Ohio Licensure (LSW) required. 
• Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred. Interns welcomed to apply as we will also consider Counseling/Social Work students close to graduation.