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Direct Care Counselor (Part Time) - PRP Youth and Adults

BTST Services
Frederick, MD, US
Part-time

PRP Direct Care Staff / Counselor

Position Overview :

Responsible for assessing client’s needs and capabilities, providing supported living services, supportive counseling, skills enhancement and crisis intervention to facilitate progress towards rehabilitation plan goals and integration into community life.

The PRP Direct Care Counselor works in the community, home, and office-based settings with individuals (youth and adults) suffering from mental health challenges.

Services provided are individualized and based upon a detailed client needs assessment. As a PRP Direct Care Counselor, you will be able to continue your career path in the Social and Human Services field.

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.

Specific Responsibilities :

  • Provide a minimum of 4-6 direct service sessions, per client, per month as planned for by the rehabilitation team (PRP worker and Rehab Specialist) and client.
  • Develop and implement a treatment plan (IRP) with the client every 3-6 months
  • Help clients resolve problems, identify resources and make effective use of resources
  • Teach clients independence and self-advocacy
  • Perform crisis intervention and assistance as necessary
  • Maintain client’s charts and documentation of all services in a manner consistent with agency policies and COMAR regulations
  • Perform administrative tasks as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Expectations :

  • Attend monthly meeting with supervisor or as needed
  • Attend and participate in trainings, including monthly PRP Team Meeting
  • Research and provide resources to your clients
  • Participate in on-site / off-site agency led groups / events at least 1x monthly
  • Notify supervisor of all crisis situations to help with decision making

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
  • 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.

BTST IS A

CARF-ACCREDITED LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY

providing comprehensive programming and integrated care to children, teens, and adults throughout the state of Maryland.

We welcome clients to our modern and well-appointed clinics where we provide therapy, psychological evaluations, and medication management.

Experience has taught us that many individuals seeking mental health services are frequently forced to receive treatment in clinics that are poorly maintained.

Our mission is to become the leader and trail blazer in the health and social work fields by continuing to research, develop programing, and train tomorrow’s elite health care professionals to provide the best services to individuals, families and communities in need.

We develop and strengthen our clients’ competencies in the core areas most important to their becoming healthy and productive members of their families and communities, including socialization, education and vocation.

We work diligently to provide the best programming and evidence-based services to each client and their families.

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