Competency Restoration Counselor - Industrial West Sacramento, CA

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, special education, related field, or experience equivalent.
• Experience working with forensic populations preferred.
• Valid California State Driver' license.
• Travel is necessary to offer support across North Bay, encompassing Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.

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, PRN to join our team.

Starting rate of $25-$28 hour + mileage reimbursement

Merakey is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Forensic Restoration Counselor to join our Mobile Competency Restoration Team (MCRT). In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting individuals involved in the criminal justice system as they work toward regaining legal competency to stand trial. This position blends direct service, psychoeducation, care coordination, and collaboration with legal and clinical partners.

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  Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized MCRT care plans in coordination with internal and external team members.

  
  
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  Provide individual and group education, psychoeducation, and supportive interventions focused on the restoration of competency.

  
  
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  Collaborate with the criminal justice system to ensure individuals receive the appropriate supports and services necessary for legal proceedings.

  
  
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  Track and report progress toward competency goals, maintaining thorough records and preparing documentation as required.

  
  
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  Support individuals through rehabilitative skills training and continued coaching to maintain competency throughout court proceedings.

  
  

Core Competency Areas of Focus:

The goal is to assist individuals in functioning adequately across six key areas in order for a judge to determine they are competent to proceed:

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   Understanding the nature of the charges

   
   
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   Awareness of possible pleas, consequences, and penalties

   
   
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   Knowledge of court procedures

   
   
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   Capacity to demonstrate rational understanding

   
   
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   Ability to assist legal counsel

   
   
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   Capacity for appropriate behavior in the courtroom

   
   

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!