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Merakey Allegheny Valley School

Forensic Restoration Counselor - PRN

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What they do

A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor works with people that have mental or physical disabilities, or people recovering from accidents or major injuries, to help them assess employment options and find job placements. Provides counseling and job search assistance and identifies resources for clients. Works with employers to identify job opportunities and advocates for clients with disabilities.

$58,400 / year median in Pennsylvania

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

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 for our Mobile Competency Restoration Team to join our program around Carlisle, PA. Earn $22.72/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 role 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. Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

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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!



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. Training will be given for this role. 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.