Rehabilitation Counselor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis of children in the PRP (Disruptive Mood, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, etc.)
• Creative and able to write and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Effective writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills while able to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Experience working with children and teens with a mental health diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree or 30 hours of college credit preferred from an accredited college or university in the human services field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling) Or HS Diploma/GED with at least one year of experience providing direct services to children with a mental health diagnosis.
• Valid and active Maryland driver's license (or state of residence)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, MVA check, finger printing, and pre-employment screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates preferred to support the needs of our diverse community

Responsibilities

• Implement on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities.
• Conduct in-take meetings for children accepted to the PRP.
• Develop and/or implement the Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Complete assigned in-home or community-based visits, providing individualized, creative assistance and support designed to help children achieve their identified goals.
• Provide and/or coordinate transportation to individual and group PRP activities in agency provided vehicles including 15 passenger vans.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all documentation.
• Maintain relationships with other professionals to coordinate services for assigned caseload.