Rehabilitation Counselor

Maryland Wellness, LLC•Waldorf, MD

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Counselor (RC) is responsible for organizing services and support to facilitate a client’s recovery and achievement of life goals to improve functioning in the home, school or workplace, and community.

Requirements

Ability to strategically, logically, and realistically analyze, evaluate and develop solutions for client’s rehabilitation needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with individuals of all ages, ethnicity, education, and work experience.
Understands and maintains confidentiality and all regulations regarding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Exhibits professionalism and a friendly demeanor, and is a positive representative of the company over the phone and in person.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort with computers and technology as needed to input clinical documentation.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple clients and scheduling.
Reliable, ethical, and honest work ethic.

Responsibilities

Meet with clients regularly and consistently to work on client goals (six times a month for adults, four times a month for minors).
Develop and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) with clients to outline goals for recovery.
Conduct regular in-home or community based client visits to provide individualized case management, counseling, coaching, and skills training as needed.
Link clients to government and community resources as needed, and assist in clients obtaining those resources.
Ensure client maintenance of physical and mental health and well-being.
Support client cooperation with treatment recommendations from other providers (therapy, medication management, medical appointments, etc.), and maintain communication with those providers.
Provide and/or coordinate transportation to and from scheduled appointments.
Complete all documentation including but not limited to, notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews, in a timely and accurate fashion.
Report regularly to the immediate supervisor, and engage in supervision and training.
Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.
Communicate regularly and consistently with staff members and its affiliate organizations in regards to scheduling, documentation, and client care.
Maintain scheduled client appointments based on agreed-upon schedule.
Assist with mental health emergencies as needed.
Be a positive representative of the organization by upholding standard messaging and its brand to clients, internal and external providers, referring partners, community affiliates, and any other external third party.
Attend scheduled meetings and trainings on-time as assigned; or make efforts to communicate any tardiness or absenteeism. Such meetings include (but are not limited to): Company-wide staff meetings, Assigned trainings or forums, Clinical Supervisions, Check-ins with supervisors and management, Appointments with clients, providers, or external partners.