Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

August Rose Health Center•Glen Burnie, MD

About The Position

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Counselor supports clients as they build practical life skills that promote independence, emotional stability, and community functioning. This is a hands-on, community-centered, mobile role. Counselors work directly with clients in homes, communities, schools, offices, or through telehealth when approved, helping them practice daily living skills, improve social interactions, manage emotions, organize tasks, access community resources, and pursue goals in their Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP). The position is seeking a counselor fluent in Spanish to support the Spanish-speaking population. The counselor provides skill-building services based on the IRP, coordinates with clients’ treatment teams, completes assessments and timely documentation, and follows applicable program, Medicaid, CARF, COMAR, and agency standards. The role may also include facilitating or co-facilitating PRP groups and participating in crisis planning and safety interventions. Flexible work-from-home options are available. Compensation is $25.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Fluency in Spanish.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass background checks.
Ability to travel in the community and complete visits in homes or schools.
Ability to sit, stand, and engage in skill-based activities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
Experience with children, adolescents, or adults, depending on the program.
Behavioral health or PRP experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver psychiatric rehabilitation interventions based on each client’s Individual Rehabilitation Plan.
Provide services in the community, clients’ homes, offices, schools, or via telehealth when approved.
Support skill-building in areas including emotional regulation, hygiene and daily living, social skills, communication, problem-solving, wellness, community living, budgeting, household management, time management, medication education, coping skills, vocational and educational support, and digital literacy.
Help clients manage appointments, transportation, community activities, health concerns, and access to community resources.
Attend and document monthly collaboration with the OMHC therapist.
Communicate client risk, behavioral concerns, and progress to the appropriate team members.
Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and staff meetings.
Complete assessments, monitor and document progress, and submit session notes within required timelines.
Complete monthly summaries, Medicaid-required forms, collaboration documentation, and entitlement, resource, and referral applications.
Maintain compliance with CARF, COMAR, Medicaid, and ARHC standards.
Report safety issues immediately, participate in crisis planning and safety interventions, and follow mandatory reporting laws.
Facilitate or co-facilitate PRP groups as assigned and accurately document participation and progress.
Maintain confidentiality, use trauma-informed practices, support accessibility and cultural responsiveness, and maintain professional boundaries.
Meet required visit frequencies, document accurately and promptly, report IRP goal progress, collaborate with treatment teams, and comply with safety and incident reporting requirements.