Mental Health PRP Counselor (Part-Time) - Excel Youth

BTST Services LLC•Frederick, MD

21d•$30 - $33

About The Position

PRP Direct Care Staff/Counselor Position Overview: 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 the 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. WHO ARE WE: BTST Services LLC, a CARF-accredited licensed mental health agency, provides comprehensive programs and integrated care to children, teens, and adults across Maryland. Under the BTST umbrella, Excel Youth, established in 2013 in Frederick County, offers specialized psychiatric rehabilitation services for youth ages 5-17, creating a welcoming space for clients to grow, learn, and feel supported while being encouraged to excel at their goals. Both BTST and Excel Youth stay at the forefront of technological advancements to deliver efficient, accessible care in an ever-changing society. Our approach is individualized and strength-based, recognizing that each person’s needs and treatment modalities are unique and require tailored support.

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
Other duties as assigned
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