Counselor, Forensic Liaison at Signature Health, Inc. in Painesville, Ohio

Job Description:

Description

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. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more


• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)


• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)


• Tuition & Professional Development Assistance

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Supervisor, Clinical the Counselor, the Forensic Liaison will work with the criminal justice system to identify mental health and AoD service needs of inmates. You will assist inmates in accessing outpatient mental health and AoD services ultimately serving as a reliable and professional company liaison between the criminal justice system and Signature Health.

HOW YOU'LL SUCCEED

• Receive and facilitate information between the criminal justice system related to referrals, linkage to programs, and services.


• Maintain client charting in accordance with Medicaid, JCAHO, ODADAS, ODMH, CARF and professional standards.


• Initiate action and follow up by contacting clients who are incarcerated while maintaining communication with court and jail staff as needed.


• Communicate with all Signature Health staff regarding relevant challenges and needs for those involved with the criminal justice system.


• Complete monthly statistical report to the ADAMHS Board and the jail.


• Maintain detailed, timely written records of all services provided by the company to incarcerated patients.


• Participate and engage in monthly MHDD meetings in order to review and provide updates about Signature Health clients.


• Provide brief assessments and intake related functions for linkage of new referrals.


• Communicate to jail staff with details regarding current behavioral health care services; make recommendations for treatment, based on needs and available resources; arrange for Aftercare/Linkage; secures offenders' consent for release of information.


• Comply with all agency policies and procedures.


• Maintain all aspects of HIPAA, promoting patient confidentiality and right to privacy.


• May be required to perform telehealth services as determined by Signature Health.


• Adherence and completion of compliance training provided by Signature Health.


• Responsible for and completes all productivity/documentation requirements.


• Participate in all assigned staff meetings and staff development programs.


• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality in adherence with Signature Health policies.


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work or related field required.


• Valid unencumbered LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, LIMFT or MFT License in the state of Ohio required.


• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.


• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.


• 1-2+ years assessment skill experience preferred.


• Knowledge of and work experience within Criminal Justice and behavioral health fields.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.


• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.


• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.


• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.


• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.


• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.


• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.


• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.


• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.


• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

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