PRP Rehabilitation Specialist- LMSW'LCSW-C'LGPC'LCPC

August Rose Health Center•Glen Burnie, MD

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

August Rose Health Center is hiring a full-time W2 Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Rehabilitation Specialist for its community-based psychiatric rehabilitation program. The PRP serves children and adults with mental illness through person-centered, strength-based, recovery-oriented services that support emotional well-being, recovery, independence, community engagement, and connection to mental health services, housing, and entitlements. Services are provided at a frequency and intensity tailored to each client’s needs and use evidence-based practices that consider each person’s strengths, needs, desires, abilities, health, and safety. The specialist oversees PRP operations, staffing, service delivery, quality assurance, and regulatory and accreditation compliance. The role provides staff supervision and supports clinically sound, culturally competent, client-driven, strengths-based, and outcome-focused practice. The position is hybrid and based in Glen Burnie, Maryland. It requires a Maryland clinical license listed in the posting and a master’s degree in social work or psychology. Compensation is $30.00–$40.00 per hour.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or psychology.
Independent clinical licensure for the State of Maryland; the posting lists LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, or LGPC and states that licensing is required with no exceptions.
At least 2 years of experience working with children and adults.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Computer literacy and effective computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Experience with behavioral health assessments, treatment and discharge planning, and evaluation of outcome-based system measures.
Extensive knowledge of the public behavioral health system.
Professional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across disciplines, settings, and situations.
Responsiveness and initiative to facilitate system integration and expansion efforts.
Ability to independently take on new tasks and responsibilities proactively.
Ability to make productive contributions through talent, knowledge, skills, and good work habits.
Knowledge of how to access treatment and services.
Experience cultivating supportive relationships and community networking skills.
Ability to interact in a virtual environment.
Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
Experience with public speaking and presentations.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement policies and procedures in conjunction with management of staff and persons served.
Monitor and manage program operations to ensure services are delivered within contracted levels and available resources.
Address short- and long-range PRP department goals and provide updates and recommendations to executive leadership.
Manage personnel, administer personnel policies, conduct staff meetings and supervision, evaluate staff, recruit employees, and perform related functions.
Collaborate with the executive team to ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to provide client-driven, culturally competent, strengths-based, and outcome-focused services.
Develop staffing competencies and provide supervision, including reviewing and signing staff progress notes and monthly summaries.
Recruit and hire qualified staff and provide program coverage to support continuity of client services and agency requirements.
Ensure PRP programs and services comply with licensing, service certification, COMAR regulations, and CARF accreditation requirements.
Prepare PRP program accreditation documentation, maintain awareness of standards, support quality assurance, and keep the agency compliant with accreditation requirements.
Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
Coordinate the program’s relationships with other agencies and community resources.
Provide leadership in developing and maintaining a clinically sound treatment program responsive to the needs of the client population.