What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor position at American Psychiatric Group?
American Psychiatric Group is a client centered Community Based Mental Health and Substance Use Program in heart of Baltimore. The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program is seeking for a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor to join our team.
PRP Rehabilitation Counselor
JOB SUMMARY:
- Lead groups and provide services individually in areas that are in alignment with client’s treatment plan.
- Assist and develop activities for both groups and individuals to enhance functioning consistent with the member’s Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP).
- Close coordination with the Rehab Specialist.
- Monitor and increase quality of PRP services to members even if that requires actions outside the job description as long as the supervisor is informed.
- Report orally weekly to supervisor on performance of groups and individuals.
- Coordinate with client about their goals.
- Show evidence of coordination with client mental health staff.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately both orally and in writing.
- Assist clients with scheduled appointments
- Help client with coordination of outside providers.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in related health field, thirty (30) hours or their equivalent of college credit towards a bachelor’s degree in a health related field, or one year of work experience in a supervised mental health setting.
- Must yield a positive criminal background check and have a Maryland driver’s license with less than 3 points.
- Must be willing to go through a fingerprinting background check.
- Must have own reliable transportation to assist clients with medical appointments – as needed.
- Must have experience working with Electronic Health Record.
- Selected candidates must complete sixty (60) hours of job training prior to working with clients independently and participate in monthly supervisions and staff meetings.
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must have CPR/First Aid Certification
Valid Driver License
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
- One location
Job Types: Part-time ( Must be available during company office hours)
Pay: Negotiable