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

PRP Direct Care Staff/Counselor

Position Overview:

Responsible for assessing clients 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 PRP Direct Care Counselor works in the community home and officebased 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 everchanging society. BTST takes an individualized and strengthbased approach to care as we realize that each persons need and required treatment modalities are unique and vary case by case.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide a minimum of 46 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 36 months
• Help clients resolve problems identify resources and make effective use of resources
• Teach clients independence and selfadvocacy
• Perform crisis intervention and assistance as necessary
• Maintain clients 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 onsite/offsite 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:

• 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
• 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