Child Rehabilitation Counselor

KEY POINT HEALTH SERVICES INC • Dundalk, MD

44d • $21 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

Key Point Health Services is a leading nonprofit agency serving people with behavioral healthcare needs in the Greater Baltimore area. We provide comprehensive community-based services that help people thrive while achieving their individualized goals. We provide opportunities, support and integration within our community. Among the programs and services, we provide are therapy and psychiatry in our Outpatient Mental Health Centers, Adult and Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation, School-Based Therapy, Community Outreach, and Residential Services. We are currently seeking a Full Time Rehab Counselor to work in Dundalk, MD. Someone who has the availability to meet with kids at their home or other community location and pick up kids for group, conduct group activities and take kids home from group afterwards.

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis of children in the PRP (Disruptive Mood, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, etc.)
• Creative and able to write and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Effective writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills while able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Experience working with children and teens with a mental health diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree or 30 hours of college credit preferred from an accredited college or university in the human services field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling) Or HS Diploma/GED with at least one year of experience providing direct services to children with a mental health diagnosis.
• Valid and active Maryland driver's license (or state of residence)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, MVA check, finger printing, and pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates preferred to support the needs of our diverse community
• The Clinic Coordinator will be licensed to provide clinical supervision, work at an independent level, and have appropriate supervisory and managerial experience.
• Experience in working with and the ability to relate to the population to which they are credentialed to work, such as children, adolescents, adults, and/or geriatrics.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, as defined by the American Psychiatric Association, assessment, human development, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
• Competency in evaluation and diagnosis, psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, discharge planning, crisis intervention, advocacy skills, and case management skills.
• Ability to function on an interdisciplinary treatment team through excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse and/or special needs population while respecting client confidentiality.
• Masters degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
• Independently licensed LCPC or LCSW-C in the state of Maryland with no restrictions
• Board approved clinical supervisor (or the ability to become board approved)
• At least two years of experience working in community mental health and OMHCs
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities.
• Conduct in-take meetings for children accepted to the PRP.
• Develop and/or implement the Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Complete assigned in-home or community-based visits, providing individualized, creative assistance and support designed to help children achieve their identified goals.
• Provide and/or coordinate transportation to individual and group PRP activities in agency provided vehicles including 15 passenger vans.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all documentation.
• Maintain relationships with other professionals to coordinate services for assigned caseload.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree