Restoration Counselor - Sharon Hill, PA

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, special education, or related field
• Preferred experience working with forensic populations.
• Must possess or is able to attain all necessary clearances and background checks to work with designated consumers
• Possess valid United States State Driver' license.
  

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 Restoration Counselor to join our team in our Sharon Hill, PA location.

Position Details

The Restoration Counselor carries out the treatment plan developed by the behavior specialist. Provides updates and information to the MCRteam members concerning each individuals 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 Restoration Counselor provides mental health treatment and psycho-legal education services such as:
1) Provide rehabilitative skills training
2) Counseling services to aide in the restoration of competency
3) Psychoeducation to aide in the restoration of competency.
4) Provide supports to assist with ongoing competency during court proceedings and processes.
5) Work with the criminal justice system to provide the needed information and supports necessary to assist an individual in regaining competency.
6) Provide discharge services to community supports when appropriate to reduce recidivism.

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!