Child Rehabilitation Counselor

CHILD REHAB COUNSELORABERDEEN, MDJob Type: Full-Time Child Rehab CounselorSchedule: Monday - Friday 11:00am-7:00pmPay: $21.00 per hourWhat We Offer:Comprehensive Health, Dental & Life Insurance.Generous PTO and Sick leave plan (6 weeks in first year)Tuition reimbursementAnd 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.Summary Of ResponsibilitiesImplement on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities outlined in the individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP) for assigned clients.Conduct in-take meetings for children accepted to the PRP, providing an agency and program overview and completing all necessary paperwork needed prior to the initiation of services.Develop and/or implement the Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP) based on the specific strengths, skills and needs of children on assigned caseload.Complete assigned in-home or community-based visits for each child on assigned caseload as scheduled each month, providing individualized, creative assistance and support designed to help children achieve their identified goals.Conduct PRP group activity sessions for children enrolled in the PRP, as assigned.Provide individualized case management, psycho education, support and assistance to each child, as necessary, in order to implement and achieve personal goals.Provide and/or coordinate transportation to individuals and group PRP activities, as needed.Ensure timely and accurate completion of all documents including, but not limited to notes, monthly progress summaries, and quarterly IRP reviews.Complete all responsibilities and ensure the accurate and timely submission of all paperwork necessary for Key Point to submit and receive payment for services.Work with the Rehabilitation Specialist(s) and the Program Director to create and implement a monthly schedule of PRP activities.Work with other inter- and intra-agency professionals to coordinate services for assigned caseload.Maintain and ensure appropriate and timely communication with other Mental Health Professionals working with children enrolled in the PRP to ensure an efficient coordination of services.Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures and state regulations governing the provision of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services for Minors.Abide by all safety rules and regulations of the departments, facility and agency.Carry out the mission, philosophy of care and policies of Key Point Heath Services, Inc.Other Duties: Please note that job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Supervision And Coordination Of ServicesThe Child PRP Rehabilitation Counselor reports directly to the Rehabilitation Specialist or the Program Director. The Child PRP Rehabilitation Counselor collaborates with all other disciplines through interdisciplinary teamwork and assigned responsibilities. The Child PRP Rehabilitation Counselor adheres to ethics of their respective profession.Desirable Minimum Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:The Rehabilitation Counselor should have knowledge of the DSM and relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis of children in the PRP.Employee must be able to demonstrate proficiency in creating and implementing Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRP).The Rehabilitation Counselor must be able to express themselves well through writing, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.Valid Maryland driver's license requiredEducation and Experience:The Rehabilitation Counselor must have a bachelor's degree in health-related field; an Associate's degree in a health-related field; 30 hours (or the equivalent) of college credit towards a bachelor's degree in a health-related fieldYear to Year experience may be substituted for the degree requirementExperience working with emotionally disturbed youth preferred.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, ascend and descend stairs, balance, taste, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe Child PRP Rehabilitation Counselor works in a combination of office and community settings, including individuals' private residences. The Child PRP Rehabilitation Counselor will not be required to work in extreme conditions such as levels of heat, cold, light, or noise or if they feel the proposed environment is in any way detrimental to his/her health. The position may require repetitive use of computer, keyboard, and mouse.TravelThe Child PRP Rehabilitation Counselor is expected to travel locally between office, client's residences, and community settings. The Child PRP Counselor is not expected to travel overnight or out of state.It is the policy of Key Point Health Services Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.