Counselor, Adolescent Forensic Liaison

Counselor, Adolescent Forensic Liaison

Are you looking for an organization where you can grow while making a positive impact on people's lives? At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential.

Our core values are the foundation of who we are:


* People First mindset where we honor our colleagues and patients


* Striving for Excellence in our work each day


* Can Do approach where we roll up our sleeves in response to opportunities and challenges

In addition to a rewarding career, as a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

Full Time:


* Medical, Dental, Vision


* Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


* 401k match


* Various Life Insurance Options


* Short- and Long-Term Disability (Not applicable for school-based employees)


* Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible on roles)


* HealthJoy - no cost medical and mental health online resources available Day 1 (coverage extends to family members living in the same household)


* Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

If you value the people around you, strive to be the best version of yourself and have a can do mindset, then Signature Health could be the best place for your next career.

Read below on how you can make a difference in our community and apply today!

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Manager, Forensic Service, the Counselor, Adolescent Forensic Liaison will provide clinical services to individuals placed in the Youth Detention Facility, including diagnostic evaluation, consultation, linkage/referral, and discharge planning.

The Counselor, Adolescent Forensic Liaison will provide short-term counseling services (both individual and family counseling) within the facility, as requested.

The Counselor, Adolescent Forensic Liaison will work closely with court personnel, probation, collaterals, community services workers, and other service providers to coordinate care following release from the facility.

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED:


* Conduct Diagnostic assessments on youth and families referred by court/ DH staff.


* Conduct drug and alcohol assessments and updates as indicated.


* Provide gap services to youths in process of being linked to ongoing services.

This may include short term counseling, crisis support, specialized assessments, case management and linkage.


* Provide services to youth who are linked to services, but in need of additional support, linkage, liaison, referral type services in conjunction with the youth’s ongoing treatment provider.


* Respond to immediate/ urgent requests from DH staff and juvenile corrections officers when youth requests or is assessed as needing to talk to clinician.


* Familiarize with DH daily schedule and accommodate / adhere to these when ...