Competency Restoration Counselor - PRN at Merakey Education Autism Services

Napa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forensic Counseling, Psychoeducation, Care Coordination, Collaboration, Documentation, Rehabilitative Skills Training, Supportive Interventions, Individual Education, Group Education

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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, to join our team. Starting rate of $25-$28 per hour 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. Key Responsibilities: * Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized MCRT care plans in coordination with internal and external team members. * Provide individual and group education, psychoeducation, and supportive interventions focused on the restoration of competency. * Collaborate with the criminal justice system to ensure individuals receive the appropriate supports and services necessary for legal proceedings. * Track and report progress toward competency goals, maintaining thorough records and preparing documentation as required. * Support individuals through rehabilitative skills training and continued coaching to maintain competency throughout court proceedings. Benefits Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance) * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\ * Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. 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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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! Qualifications Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills: * Bachelor’s degree in human services, special education, related field, or equivalent experience. * Experience working with forensic populations preferred. * Valid California State Driver’s license. * Travel is necessary to offer support across North Bay, encompassing Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.

Responsibilities

The Forensic Restoration Counselor will develop and implement individualized care plans while providing psychoeducation and supportive interventions. They will also collaborate with the criminal justice system to ensure individuals receive necessary supports for legal proceedings.