Counselor, Jail Based

Signature Health; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus: $2,000

Job summary

Signature Health is seeking a Jail-Based Counselor to provide counseling, crisis services, and intake assessments primarily at the Ashtabula County Jail in Ashtabula, OH. The role may include occasional community crisis services and offers both individual and group sessions with a team-focused treatment plan approach.

Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree and a valid Ohio license (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/LIMFT or MFT).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid unencumbered Ohio license (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/LIMFT/MFT) required.
• Working knowledge of chemical dependency disease concept.
• Experience collaborating with team members to optimize outcomes for clients.
• Familiarity with state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Awareness of community and state support resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and crisis services and intake assessments at the jail.
• Deliver services in individual or group settings.
• Utilize a team-based treatment plan approach for clients.

Skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

All Ohio Licenses (LSW/LISW/LPC/LPCC/LIMFT/MFT)

Job description

$2,000 Hiring Bonus Available

Qualified candidates are eligible for a $2,000 bonus, with $1,000 paid on the first paycheck and an additional $1,000 after successfully completing 90 days of employment.

Reporting to the Ashtabula County Behavioral Health Manager, the Counselor, Jail-Based will provide counseling/crisis services and intake assessments to patients experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties at the local jails, with the primary location being the Ashtabula County Jail. The Counselor, Jail-Based may also occasionally provide crisis services within the community, as needed. The scope of services may be provided either in an individual or group setting. You will utilize a team-focused treatment plan approach to provide clients with exceptional therapeutic intervention services.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT or MFT License in the state of Ohio required.
• Possess a working knowledge of the disease concept of chemical dependency.
• Experience collaborating with other team members to optimize outcomes clients.
• Familiarity of state and federal healthcare regulations.
• Awareness of community and state support resources for population served.