SUPPORT STAFF COUNSELOR
GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND

www.keypoint.org

DETAILS:

• Job Type: Full-Time Residential Support Counselor
  • Monday-Friday
  • 7:00am-3:30pm
• Pay: $16.25 per hour

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Life Insurance.
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO and Sick leave plan (6 weeks in first year)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite and virtual training for job duties and career development
• And more!

Who We Are:

Key Point Health Services is a leading nonprofit agency serving people with behavioral healthcare needs in the Greater Baltimore area. We provide comprehensive community-based services that help people thrive while realizing and choosing their goals. We provide opportunities, support and integration within our community. Among the programs and services, we provide are Outpatient Mental Health Centers, Adult and Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, School-Based Therapy, Community Outreach, and Residential Services.

Who We Need:
We are currently looking for Residential Support Counselor to join our Glen Burnie Residential team.

What We Need:

• Someone who is willing to gain the experience as a residential counselor or either has the experience or education related to the population with whom they shall work and an eagerness to grow in the field.
• Someone who is willing to learn the basic knowledge of the DSM and relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis.
• Someone who is willing to learn or can demonstrate basic proficiency in assessments, treatment planning, advocacy skills and case management skills.
• Someone who can demonstrate the ability to express themselves well through writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Someone who has an understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse and/or special needs population while maintaining patient confidentially.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Staff are responsible for the comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs. This includes assessment, case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison.

• Staff are also responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all documentation such as treatment plans and progress notes.
• Responsible for medication monitoring and education to support self-dosing of medication.
• Responsible for teaching community skills including ADLs as needed.
• Must drive 15 passenger vans to transport clients.

What You Need:

• Current studies equivalent to field or associate degree or equivalent experience preferred (one to one year exchange.) Degree must be in psychology, sociology, psychiatric rehab, mental health, or a related human services field.
• Valid and active Maryland driver's license (or state of residence)
• Pass a criminal background check, MVA check, and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have own vehicle.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)