Job Notice: Counselor (P/T or F/T)

Job Summary:

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual to join our counseling team.  Services to provide include drug/alcohol treatment as well as mental health treatment. Current openings include opportunities working with adolescents or adults in our Outpatient programs, Medication Assisted Treatment program, or Residential Treatment program.  Duties to include assessments, consultation, case management, electronic documentation, etc. 

Competitive salary with generous leave and health benefits.  Full-time or part-time positions available.

Counselor Responsibilities and Duties:

• ·         Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary/bio including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations and diagnosis.
• ·         Recommends level of care for chemical dependency treatment and mental health treatment.  Informs clients of alternative treatment services and procedures that are available.
• ·         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 (LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC) 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.

Benefits:

Free Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.  Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, professional training series and wellness program for all employees.

Application Procedure:

Submit resume/application to hr@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9148 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at www.MeridianHealthCare.net.

About Meridian: Meridian HealthCare traces its roots back to 1972, when it was incorporated as a community-based organization with a goal of serving individuals and families struggling with addiction.

Meridian HealthCare’s focus is Saving Lives, Serving Communities. We offer a person-centered integrated care approach that includes, prevention, recovery, primary healthcare, housing, criminal justice services and much more.

Meridian HealthCare is a Drug Free Employer and Equal Opportunity Employer