Mental Health PRP Counselor (Part Time) - PRP Youth and Adults

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

OR

One year of work direct care experience in a supervised mental health setting

AND

are responsible for implementing activities outlined in minor IRPs

Perks for Full Time Employees

401k plan with company contribution according to plan requirements

Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance Benefits with employer contribution

Medical, Dental and Vision

100% Employee Paid Voluntary Benefits

100% Employee Sponsored Benefits

Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Sponsored $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy

Partnerships with select colleges/universities (tuition discounts, scholarships, etc.)

Sick and Safe Leave

Referral Program

Flexible Schedule

Perks for Part Time Employees

Partnerships with select colleges/universities (tuition discounts, scholarships, etc.)

Sick and Safe Leave

Referral Program

Flexible Schedule

EEO Statement
We are 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 accommodation or assistance for a position, please contact us directly at hr@btstservices.com.

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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