Skill Builder II

Job Description

Focusing on “Whole-Person” Healthcare

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Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the “whole-person” integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being.

We are currently seeking a full time day Skill Builder II for our Adult SMI program located in Portland, IN.

Skill Builders provide individual and group skills training and development to assist the client and/or family in developing skills (i.e. Self-care, daily life management, interpersonal communication, parenting, illness management, anger management, positive coping skills, and problem solving skills) directed toward reducing psychosocial barriers for Adults. The hours for this Skill Builder position is 40 hours, 5 days a week.

Skill Builder Key Responsibilities:

Interview, counsel, and provide resolution for clients in situations involving social, emotional, financial, marital, health, or other problems

Travel up to 75% to other locations to provide services

Case Management Services - evaluation, preparation, and implementation of case management plans

Organize and conduct client support groups

Maintain working relationships and act as a liaison for client with medical staff and staff of agencies and institutions, homes, and facilities

Encourage and assist clients toward independent living and a sense of self-esteem

Prepare and maintain written case records, reports and forms, including case follow-up and closing

Maintain Meridian Health Services standards, policies, procedures, and regulations in accordance with local, state and federal laws and with ethical standards of profession

Maintain productivity standards as assigned

We are seeking Skill Builder candidates with the following qualities:

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, BSW) in the following disciplines: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Nursing, Recreational Therapy, Rehabilitation, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, Child Development

One to two years related experience preferred

A valid driver's license with a driving record meeting Meridian's driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental, emotional and physical well-being

Meridian Health Services provides the following benefits:

Health, dental, vision plans

Merit based compensation plan

Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, short term disability, etc.

Generous PTO plan

Wellness plan

Paid Holidays

Life balance oriented organization

Drug screen, TB test, extensive background check, and fingerprinting are required of all Meridian employees. Meridian Health Services recommends that all individuals who join Meridian have a flu shot and Covid vaccination to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to Covid-related protocol including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Meridian Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and also participates in E-Verify.