Child Rehabilit Counselor

KEY POINT HEALTH SERVICES INC•Aberdeen, MD

15h•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Key Point Health Services is hiring a full-time Child Rehab Counselor for its Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) in Aberdeen, Maryland. The counselor implements on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities according to clients’ Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs), supports children in reaching their goals, and coordinates care with families, agency staff, and other mental health professionals. The role includes intake meetings, plan development and implementation, scheduled home and community visits, group activities, case management, psychoeducation, and assistance with transportation as needed. The counselor is responsible for timely and accurate service documentation, including notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews, as well as other paperwork needed for service reimbursement. The counselor collaborates with the Rehabilitation Specialist or Program Director to schedule activities, coordinates services with other professionals, follows applicable agency policies and state regulations, and adheres to safety requirements and the agency’s mission and care philosophy. The position reports directly to the Rehabilitation Specialist or Program Director. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Work takes place in office and community settings, including clients’ private residences, with local travel between these locations. Overnight or out-of-state travel is not expected. The role may involve repetitive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Physical duties include standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, communicating, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. The employee frequently lifts or moves up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

Knowledge of the DSM and symptoms relevant to common diagnoses among children in the PRP.
Proficiency in creating and implementing Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs).
Strong written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
Valid Maryland driver’s license.
A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; an associate degree in a health-related field; or 30 hours (or equivalent) of college credit toward a bachelor’s degree in a health-related field. Year-to-year experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with emotionally disturbed youth.

Responsibilities

Implement on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities outlined in assigned clients’ Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs).
Conduct intake meetings for children accepted to the PRP, explain the agency and program, and complete required pre-service paperwork.
Develop and/or implement IRPs based on each child’s strengths, skills, and needs.
Complete scheduled in-home or community-based visits for assigned children and provide individualized support to help them achieve their goals.
Conduct PRP group activity sessions as assigned.
Provide individualized case management, psychoeducation, support, and assistance to help children implement and achieve personal goals.
Provide and/or coordinate transportation to individual and group PRP activities as needed.
Complete documentation accurately and on time, including notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews.
Submit required paperwork accurately and promptly so the agency can bill for and receive payment for services.
Work with Rehabilitation Specialists and the Program Director to create and implement a monthly PRP activity schedule.
Coordinate services with inter- and intra-agency professionals for the assigned caseload.
Maintain timely communication with other mental health professionals working with children enrolled in the PRP.
Follow agency policies, procedures, and state regulations governing psychiatric rehabilitation services for minors.
Follow department, facility, and agency safety rules and regulations.
Carry out Key Point Health Services’ mission, philosophy of care, and policies.