Mental Health PRP Counselor (Part Time) - Youth Clients

BTST Services LLC • MD

108d • $30 - $33

About The Position

The PRP Direct Care Counselor is responsible for assessing client’s needs and capabilities, providing supported living services, supportive counseling, skills enhancement, and crisis intervention to facilitate progress towards rehabilitation plan goals and integration into community life. The PRP Direct Care Counselor works in community, home, and office-based settings with individuals (youth and adults) suffering from mental health challenges. Services provided are individualized and based upon a detailed client needs assessment. As a PRP Direct Care Counselor, you will be able to continue your career path in the Social and Human Services field.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy.
• A passion for making an impact on the lives of those who need it.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and the special needs population.
• A degree in a health related field OR 30 hours toward a health related field OR one year of work direct care experience in a supervised mental health setting AND are responsible for implementing activities outlined in minor IRPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of 4-6 direct service sessions, per client, per month as planned for by the rehabilitation team (PRP worker and Rehab Specialist) and client.
• Develop and implement a treatment plan (IRP) with the client every 3-6 months.
• Help clients resolve problems, identify resources and make effective use of resources.
• Teach clients independence and self-advocacy.
• Perform crisis intervention and assistance as necessary.
• Maintain client’s charts and documentation of all services in a manner consistent with agency policies and COMAR regulations.
• Perform administrative tasks as required.
• Attend monthly meeting with supervisor or as needed.
• Attend and participate in trainings, including monthly PRP Team Meeting.
• Research and provide resources to your clients.
• Participate in on-site/off-site agency led groups/events at least 1x monthly.
• Notify supervisor of all crisis situations to help with decision making.

Benefits

• 401k plan with company contribution according to plan requirements.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Insurance Benefits with employer contribution.
• Medical, Dental and Vision.
• 100% Employee Paid Voluntary Benefits.
• 100% Employee Sponsored Benefits.
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company Sponsored $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy.
• Partnerships with select colleges/universities (tuition discounts, scholarships, etc.).
• Sick and Safe Leave.
• Referral Program.
• Flexible Schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees