What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Direct Care PRP Counselor position at ASCEND MENTAL HEALTH?
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Care PRP Counselor to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of youth and adults with mental illness by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene needs, light housekeeping and errands, dispensing medication, and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients for individual and group sessions;
- Participate in all treatment planning, communicate consistently with clinical staff, Program Director, and clients' families;
- Attend and complete Ascend's required training;
- Maintain contact with the client’s family and treatment team;
- Implementation of rehabilitation activities;
- Assist clients in achieving their individual goals by teaching and supporting them while linking them to various community resources.
- Maintain quality records and timely documentation.
Qualifications
- 2 years experience working with mentally ill children or adults
- Complete & pass a federal CJIS background check
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal spills
- Ability to maintain quality records and timely documentation
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Ascend Mental Health is an Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) and Youth and Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP). We are licensed by the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene and accredited by the Joint Commission. We offer mental health services to youth and adults at our Baltimore location or via telehealth. We currently accept Maryland Medical Assistance, private insurance and self-pay.
Our team specializes in the following community-based mental health services:
Our team specializes in the following community-based mental health services:
- Medication Management
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Mental Health Education and Support
Ascend's licensed staff employs a holistic approach to therapy, behavioral rehabilitation, and medication management services. This holistic approach to health looks at the role that the mind, body, emotions, and spirit have to play in our general well-being; taking the whole person into account. Our organization not only focuses on the mental health needs of individuals in crisis, but we also provide a wide range of wellness programs that focus on wellness and teaching healthy coping skills to address daily challenges. Our competitive advantage is our diverse staff and availability.
We are looking for caring, dedicated, and innovative professionals to help us empower, support and ASCEND!
We are looking for caring, dedicated, and innovative professionals to help us empower, support and ASCEND!
Salary : $25 - $30