Prp Direct Care Counselor (Part Time)

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Counselor [Fee-for-Service]

Essential Functions:

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP), promotes recovery, full community integration and improved quality of life for persons who have been diagnosed with any mental health condition that seriously impairs their ability to lead meaningful lives. Psychiatric rehabilitation services are collaborative, person directed and individualized. PRP focus on helping individuals develop skills and access resources needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living, working, learning, and social environments of their choice. More specifically PRP is designed to reduce or eliminate the maladaptive behaviors that stem from the presence of one or more mental health diagnosis in minors and adults. Psychiatric Rehabilitation has a direct correlation to psychical health rehabilitation and how it affects the human body and overall functioning. It is important when attempting to overcome a psychical condition prohibiting proper functioning of particular body parts, to improve bodily functions through physical health rehabilitation, likewise in Psychiatric Rehabilitation it is also important to an individuals mental stability and functioning. PRP services with the help of family and others involved in the clients care, establishes specific individual rehabilitation goals targeted to improving each clients improper behaviors and functioning stemming from their diagnosis which included but limited to ADHD, Bi Polar, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Oppositional Defiance. BTST provides blended PRP services, to include both on and offsite visitation.

WHO ARE WE:

BTST Services LLC is a CARF accredited licensed mental health agency providing comprehensive programs and integrated care to children, teens, and adults throughout the state of Maryland. BTST works to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements to provide our clients with the most efficient and accessible care, in an ever-changing society. BTST takes an individualized and strength-based approach to care, as we realize that each person’s need and required treatment modalities are unique and vary case by case.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Complete Four (4) visits each month for at least a minimum of one (1) hour for minors. Complete Six (6) visits each month for a minimum of 30 minutes for adults.
• Blended Services Require Onsite (Office Visitation) & Offsite (Home/Community Visitation)
• Complete B.I.R.P. and onsite notes related to behaviors observed and interventions applied for services rendered to clients.
• Complete monthly notes at the end of every month, recording goals addressed, and clients progress to ensure service delivery is related to clients presenting problems and overall mental health needs.
• Completed Individual Rehabilitation Plans for clients every 90 days (review).
• Engage in supervision on a monthly basis with Direct Supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings on a monthly basis, and as scheduled by Direct Supervisor OR Program Director.
• Collaborate with therapist & document communication on a monthly basis for continuity of goal development for each client.
• Direct Care Staff will complete a Medical Care Coordination Form every 6 months, documenting the concerns reported by client/family/doctor/mental health clinician and any referrals processed to be logged in the client file and will be monitored by your Direct Supervisor and Quality Director.
• Collaborate with other individuals pertinent to clients overall care (parents, guardians, and/or teachers etc.) to monitor behavior and goal attainment on at least a bi-weekly basis.
• Provide guidance to clients regarding vocational, educational, family, social, and overall daily life choices.
• Active participation in linking clients to resources.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
• A passion for making an impact on the lives of those who need it
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
• Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and the special needs population
• A degree in a health related field OR 30 hours toward a health related field

OR

• One year of work Direct Care experience in a supervised mental health setting AND are responsible for implementing activities outlined in minor IRPs

EEO Statement

BTST Services LLC, is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance a position, please call 443-438-6742 or email hr@btstservices.com. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Outpatient
• Telehealth

Work Location: In person