Rehabilitation Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About Maryland Wellness

At Maryland Wellness, we foster hope, dignity, and growth by providing compassionate behavioral health and wellness services and the skills needed to strengthen lives, relationships, and communities. Our vision is a Maryland where every individual has access to behavioral health and wellness support that empowers them to heal, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Havre de Grace is a small town with a big heart, the kind of place where neighbors know each other by name, the waterfront is part of daily life, and community isn't just a word, it's how people actually live. Our Havre de Grace location is proud to serve this historic town right alongside the Susquehanna, a community shaped by generations of watermen, boaters, and families who've called this corner of the Chesapeake home for years, as well as all of the great communities in the surrounding areas.

We are looking for a provider who understands what it means to serve a close knit town like this one, where trust is earned and relationships matter, and who is ready to show up for clients at every stage of their recovery journey. Our team is guided by values of Compassion, Commitment, Respect, Collaboration, Transparency, and Innovation, and we extend those same values inward, fostering a supportive workplace where staff feel valued, resourced, and able to do their best work.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Rehabilitation Counselor (RC) is responsible for organizing services and support to facilitate a client's recovery and achievement of life goals to improve functioning in the home, school or workplace, and community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet with clients regularly and consistently to work on client goals (six times a month for adults, four times a month for minors).
• Develop and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) with clients to outline goals for recovery.
• Conduct regular in home or community based client visits to provide individualized case management, counseling, coaching, and skills training as needed.
• Link clients to government and community resources as needed, and assist in clients obtaining those resources.
• Ensure client maintenance of physical and mental health and well being.
• Support client cooperation with treatment recommendations from other providers (therapy, medication management, medical appointments, etc.), and maintain communication with those providers.
• Provide and/or coordinate transportation to and from scheduled appointments.
• Complete all documentation including but not limited to notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews, in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Report regularly to the immediate supervisor, and engage in supervision and training.
• Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services.
• Communicate regularly and consistently with staff members and its affiliate organizations in regards to scheduling, documentation, and client care.
• Maintain scheduled client appointments based on agreed upon schedule.
• Assist with mental health emergencies as needed.
• Be a positive representative of the organization by upholding standard messaging and its brand to clients, internal and external providers, referring partners, community affiliates, and any other external third party.
• Attend scheduled meetings and trainings on time as assigned, or make efforts to communicate any tardiness or absenteeism. Such meetings include (but are not limited to): 
  • Company wide staff meetings
  • Assigned trainings or forums
  • Clinical Supervisions
  • Check ins with supervisors and management
  • Appointments with clients, providers, or external partners

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to strategically, logically, and realistically analyze, evaluate and develop solutions for client's rehabilitation needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build relationships with individuals of all ages, ethnicity, education, and work experience.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality and all regulations regarding HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Exhibits professionalism and a friendly demeanor, and is a positive representative of the company over the phone and in person.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with computers and technology as needed to input clinical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple clients and scheduling.
• Reliable, ethical, and honest work ethic.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off: 120 hours of PTO annually, plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: ICHRA plan with employer reimbursement, giving you flexibility in choosing the coverage that fits you
• Life Insurance: Automatic enrollment into MDW's Term Life Insurance Plan at no cost to you
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment, with a discretionary company match available after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support available to you and your household for the professional and personal challenges that come up in life
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible employees have the opportunity to earn additional incentive compensation on top of base salary
• In office training and structured onboarding, including a supported 90 day introductory period as you settle into the role
• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional development support
• A collaborative, mission driven team environment, where staff are valued, resourced, and set up to do their best work