Employment

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is seeking Licensed Inpatient & Outpatient Counselors to join our counseling team. Services to provide include drug/alcohol treatment as well as mental health treatment.

Current openings include opportunities working with adolescents or adults in our Outpatient programs or Medication Assisted Treatment program.

Benefits:
• Health, Dental, Life, and LTD benefits (at no cost for employee)
• Starting wage based on level of education, licensure, and experience;
• Additional optional benefits: vision, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension plan with employer match & immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Leave
• Qualified Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Counselor Responsibilities and Duties:
• Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary/bio including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations and diagnosis.
• Recommends level of care for chemical dependency treatment and mental health treatment. Informs clients of alternative treatment services and procedures that are available.
• Develops an initial treatment plan for assigned clients.
• Discharges clients that are accepted in services but who do not attend beyond the assessment process.
• Makes referrals and provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence and advocacy to optimize client’s accessibility to needed services that are not provided by the Agency.
• Facilitates group counseling and completes appropriate and timely documentation.
• Provides individual counseling, updates Behavioral Health Service Plan as needed and completes appropriate and timely documentation.
• Participates in individual and department supervision and presents client cases on an as needed basis in clinical supervision meetings.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner in accordance to Agency policy and provides necessary data for statistical and billing purposes.
• Achieves and maintain the Agency’s established productivity standards.

Qualifications:
Master’s Degree and Ohio licensure (LSW/LISW or LPC/LPCC) required. Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred. Interns welcomed to apply as we will also consider Counseling/Social Work students close to graduation.

Application Procedure:
Submit resume/application to hr@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9148 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

Due to continued growth, MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, seeks a Director of Nursing.

Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, coordinates the efficient and effective administration of the Medical Addictions Services Departments, including supervision of staff, development of policies and procedures, quality control, and patient scheduling.
Responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality services and the on-going satisfaction of Medical Addictions Services Department customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Coordinates schedule of all Nursing staff including Providers, APN’s, RN’s and LPN’s as well as Medical Assistants.
• Ensures that the MAT dosing area, Detox Unit, and Residential Units are following appropriate procedures at all times.
• Assists in the development and implementation of medical department policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements staff training plan.
• Ensures that Nursing staff are documenting and providing appropriate follow-up on orders, telephone calls, medical results and medication refills.
• Orders medical supplies and tracks inventory.
• Tracks and reports on department goals and objectives.
• Ensures the cleanliness and professionalism of medical waiting areas.
• Participates in staff development program according to Agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
RN license required. BSN degree preferred. Preferred candidates will have experience in office based or clinic practice and possess strong managerial skills. Experience in Addiction Medicine, Primary Care, Occupational Medicine or Behavioral Health fields will also be a consideration.

BENEFITS:
Free Medical insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, professional training series, wellness program, etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit application to Tarah_Lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: HR, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 300 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for PRN Nurses to work at our Detox center in Youngstown.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Administers Detox medication under the supervision of the Director of Nursing/Director of Medical Services as ordered by the Opioid Agonist Clinic Director/Physician following all local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to ordering, administration, documentation and accountability of the Schedule II narcotic drug.
• Performs a visual assessment of each Detox client on a daily basis observing for symptoms of constricted pupils, staggering gait, slurred speech or other unusual signs. Should there be doubt on the part of the L.P.N. about medicating the client, the Opioid Agonist Clinic Director/Physician shall be contacted for a possible decrease in, or elimination of the Methadone dose for the day in question. In the event the Opioid Agonist Clinic Director/Physician is not available, the L.P.N. shall consult with the Director of Nursing or Director of Medical Services.
• Monitors clients for Urine Drug Screens following established Chain of Custody Procedure.
• On an on-going basis, collaborates with staff of other clinical departments within the Agency to afford a team approach to client care promoting continuity and unified goal setting.
• Following in service and successful return demonstrations, performs special procedures such as Electrocardiograms, Venipuncture, Cultures, Suture Removal, TB Skin Testing, Urine Pregnancy Testing, Venereal Disease Testing, Dressing Changes, Eye Distant Examinations, Audiometer Testing, and Pulmonary Function Studies.
• Assists the physician as needed in the performance of special medical procedures.
• Provides home-going medications as directed by the physician.
• Provides patient education and health teaching relative to patient care, as directed by the Physician.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Ohio L.P.N. Nursing License and Ohio Pharmacology License required. C.P.R. Certification or willing to complete certification required. Knowledge of Chemical Dependency preferred.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit application to Tarah_Lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

Job Summary:
Due to continued growth, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for a Nurse with excellent communication and customer service skills to work at our Youngstown campus.

Responsibilities and Duties:
Nurse
• Performs special procedures such as Electrocardiograms
• Assists the physician as needed in the performance of special medical procedures.
• Provides home-going medications as directed by the physician.
• Provides patient education and health teaching relative to patient care, as directed by the Physician.
• Performs Vital Signs, Medical Histories and Nursing Assessments.
• Maintains CPR/First Aid Certification, Blood borne Pathogen Exposure/Chemical Hygiene Training, and CEU’s.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Ohio L.P.N. Nursing License and Ohio Pharmacology License required. C.P.R. Certification or willing to complete certification required. Knowledge of Chemical Dependency preferred.

BENEFITS: Free Medical insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, wellness program etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit application to Tarah_Lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

JOB SUMMARY:
Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for a Physician to provide primary health care and medical services. Located in Youngstown, Ohio, Meridian HealthCare provides integrated healthcare, combining primary health with behavioral health services, in order to treat the whole person in a comfortable, caring environment. We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package. Please see below for details, or visit our website at www.meridianhealthcare.net to learn more about our organization.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Performs professional services at other facilities as assigned.
• Supervises Methadone/Suboxone Administration.
• Provides patients with primary Healthcare including: diagnosing and treatment, performing medical examinations, and administrating or directing health treatment procedures as appropriate.
• Assists with implementing programs, policies, and priorities established by the Board of Directors.
• Supervises and directs the activities, directly or through delegation to the Director of Medical Services, of responsibilities of the Medical Department Staff.
• Coordinates activities with other governmental and private groups concerned with the planning and delivery of the agency’s services.
• Performs administrative functions, which will provide accountability for funds received and expended and assure that all regulations and requirements are satisfied.
• Provides sufficient information for determining needs about services, monitoring staff and program activity and evaluating the attainment of objectives.
• Participates in program development, administration and management functions.
• Provides case management to include progress notes and other medical reports on all patients.
• Consults with agency staff members regarding patient treatment needs to insure quality of care.
• Consults with the Director of Medical Services and other professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, counselors, case managers) on treatment of patients and other physicians to provide medical opinion and to insure continuity of patient care.
• Assists/supervises nursing staff and provides either verbal or written recommendations regarding patient care.
• Assists with developing and/or implementing in-service training programs designed to upgrade staff’s knowledge regarding health concerns and new technology in the health care treatment, including substance treatment.
• Establishes and monitors community contracts relative to public relations, continuity of care, and implementation of programs for treatment and prevention.
• Develops policies and procedures regarding medical services and medical components of activities including research, service evaluation and quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio; Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration/Certification; Admission privileges in at least one Mahoning County hospital; Certification by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) as a Medical Review Officer (MRO) preferred.

BENEFITS:
Free Medical insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, professional training series, wellness program, etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit application to Tarah_Lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: HR, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.

Due to expansion of services, Meridian HealthCare, a large non-profit integrated healthcare agency with over 280 employees and 13 locations in the Youngstown/Warren, Ohio area, is searching for a Program Manager to assist with overseeing our Outpatient/YAYA Mental Health Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Manager (Outpatient/YAYA Mental Health Services)
• Develop and oversee YAYA and Adult Mental Health assessment and counseling services at multiple sites, which includes treatment and recovery needs of the youth and young adult and adult population.
• Supervises, schedules, and evaluates all assigned staff. Provides weekly clinical and administrative supervision of assessment, counseling, and case management staff and program activities, assignment of diagnosis, review of initial treatment plan, and recommendations for program/staff assignments.
• Reviews department productivity data on an ongoing basis. Provides feedback to clinical supervisors and line staff. Assigns staff as needed to meet productivity guidelines.
• Develops program goals, objectives, and activities and monitors progress toward goals; consults with community and state agencies regarding program goals and service delivery; assures that all clinical staff are operating in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements new programs for high risk populations through engagement with school systems and the community at large to include co-occurring services for adolescents.
• Participates in local and statewide community prevention coalitions.
• Maintain contracts with schools and referrals sources for Youth & Young Adult and Adult program services.
• Provides consultation, training and education to the community on topics relating to the Youth & Young Adult and Adult Population.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures of prevention services.
• Coordinates corrective actions in clinical documentation and practices to meet quality assurance guidelines.
• Monitors budget and makes recommendations to ensure financial success.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field required; Independent licensure along with supervisory designation (LPCC-S or LISW-S) required; or LPCC/LISW working towards supervisory designation. Prior management experience preferred.

BENEFITS: Free Medical insurance. Generous paid leave program, employer matched pension plan, wellness program etc.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit application to tarah_lattanzio@MeridianHealthCare.net, FAX: (330) 797-9146 or by mail: Attn: T. Lattanzio, Meridian HealthCare, 8255 South Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44512. Applications can be obtained at the top right corner of this page.