Rehabilitation Counselor

Maryland Wellness, LLC•Waldorf, MD

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About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor (RC) organizes services and support to facilitate clients’ recovery and help them achieve life goals. The role aims to improve clients’ functioning at home, school or work, and in the community. The counselor works directly with clients on individualized rehabilitation goals, provides case management and skills support, connects clients with resources, coordinates with other providers, and completes required clinical documentation while following agency policies and applicable state regulations.

Requirements

Ability to strategically, logically, and realistically analyze and evaluate clients’ rehabilitation needs and develop solutions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with people of varied ages, ethnicities, education levels, and work experience.
Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
Professionalism, a friendly demeanor, and ability to represent the company positively by phone and in person.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort using computers and technology to enter clinical documentation.
Strong organizational skills for managing multiple clients and schedules.
Reliable, ethical, and honest work ethic.

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with clients to work toward their goals: six times per month for adults and four times per month for minors.
Develop and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) with clients to outline recovery goals.
Conduct regular in-home or community-based visits to provide individualized case management, counseling, coaching, and skills training as needed.
Connect clients with government and community resources and assist them in obtaining those resources.
Support clients’ physical and mental health and well-being.
Support clients in following treatment recommendations from other providers, including therapy, medication management, and medical appointments, and communicate with those providers.
Provide or coordinate transportation to and from scheduled appointments.
Complete documentation, including notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews, accurately and on time.
Report regularly to the immediate supervisor and participate in supervision and training.
Comply with agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.
Communicate consistently with staff and affiliate organizations regarding scheduling, documentation, and client care.
Maintain client appointments according to agreed-upon schedules.
Assist with mental health emergencies as needed.
Represent the organization positively and uphold its standard messaging and brand with clients, providers, referral partners, community affiliates, and other external parties.
Attend assigned meetings and trainings on time, or communicate about tardiness or absence. These include company-wide staff meetings, assigned trainings or forums, clinical supervision, supervisor and management check-ins, and appointments with clients, providers, or external partners.