Skill Builder

Skill Builder – Addictions and Recovery Center (West Lafayette, Indiana)

Our mission at Meridian Health Services is to close the gap on access to whole‑person healthcare by expanding locations and services so that all people in underserved communities can receive quality treatment. You can be a part of our vision to lead the integration of physical, mental and social health to make a real difference in the lives of others.

You are the dynamic, professional skill builder we are looking for. Your expertise and passion are what our patients need at our Addictions and Recovery Center located in West Lafayette, Indiana for 11 am – 7 pm Monday through Friday. You will be integral in providing behavioral therapy, intensive rehabilitation, wellness education and post‑treatment support to individuals battling substance use disorders. You will catalyze the rebuilding of their lives.

• Counsel, monitor, and support individuals experiencing substance use and mental illness disorders
• Evaluate, prepare, and implement case management plans
• Travel, up to 15%
• Organize and conduct client skills training and education groups
• Assist with maintaining 24/7 staff coverage, including working other shifts as needed
• Assess and monitor residents' behaviors and intervene as appropriate
• Crisis intervention
• 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 the profession

• High school diploma or its equivalent with 2 years paid behavioral healthcare experience or equivalent college coursework toward a human services or health related degree required at minimum
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years’ experience working in addictions treatment field preferred
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, driving record meeting company policy, and proof of insurance required.
• A commitment to providing individual attention to help clients achieve mental, emotional and physical well‑being

• Unique Mission – Innovative leader in integrated care and whole person health
• $1000 Welcome Bonus
• Generous PTO
• Opportunities for advancement
• 401(k) with company match
• Funds for Training/Education
• Personal Wellness and Financial Wellness Programs
• Participates in the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program
• Merit based pay compensation plans
• Work‑life harmony

HRSA’s Bureau of Health Workforce has launched the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) – up to $250,000 to eligible health professionals in exchange for a six‑year, full‑time service commitment.

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.