Child Rehabilitation Counselor

Maryland Nonprofits; Elkton (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Point Health Services in Elkton, MD is seeking a Full-Time Child Rehab Counselor to support children and families through on-site and in-home rehab activities. The role requires delivering individualized rehabilitation plans and coordinating transport for group activities within the PRP.

The candidate should have experience with pediatric mental health diagnoses and strong written, interpersonal, and confidentiality skills, with eligibility to meet background checks and drive in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of symptoms of common pediatric diagnoses (e.g., disruptive mood, anxiety).
• Ability to write and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Strong writing, interpersonal and oral communication while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with children and teens with mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Implement on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities.
• Conduct intake meetings for children accepted to PRP.
• Develop and/or implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Complete in-home or community visits with individualized support.
• Provide and coordinate transportation to activities using agency vehicles.
• Ensure timely completion of documentary work.
• Maintain relationships with other professionals to coordinate services.

Skills

Child counseling

Individual rehabilitation plans

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

30 college credits in human services

Job description

CHILD PSYCHIATRIC REHAB PROGRAM

CHILD REHAB COUNSELOR

ELKTON, MARYLAND

www.keypoint.org

DETAILS:

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Shift: 40 Hours (must be available to work evenings)

Potential schedule - flexible (hours may vary):

• Mon: 11:00am-7:30pm
• Tues: 11:00am-7:30pm
• Wed: 11:00am-7:30pm
• Thurs: 11:00am-7:30pm
• Fri: 11:00am-7:30pm

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 achieving their individualized goals. We provide opportunities, support and integration within our community. Among the programs and services, we provide are therapy and psychiatry in our Outpatient Mental Health Centers, Adult and Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation, School-Based Therapy, Community Outreach, and Residential Services.

Who We Need:

We are currently seeking a Full Time Rehab Counselor to work in Elkton, MD. Someone who has the availability to meet with kids at their home or other community location and pick up kids for group, conduct group activities and take kids home from group afterwards.

What We Need:

• Someone who has knowledge of relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis of children in the PRP (Disruptive Mood, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, etc.)
• Someone who is creative and can write and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Someone who possesses effective writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills while able to maintain patient confidentially.
• Someone who has experience working with children and teens with a mental health diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Implement on-site and off-site rehabilitation activities.
• Conduct in-take meetings for children accepted to the PRP.
• Develop and/or implement the Individual Rehabilitation Plans.
• Complete assigned in-home or community-based visits, providing individualized, creative assistance and support designed to help children achieve their identified goals.
• Provide and/or coordinate transportation to individual and group PRP activities in agency provided vehicles including 15 passenger vans.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all documentary work.
• Maintain relationships with other professionals to coordinate services for assigned caseload.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or 30 hours of college credit preferred from an accredited college or university in the human services field (social work, psychology, psychiatric rehabilitation, sociology, counseling)
• HS Diploma/GED with at least one year of experience providing direct services to children with a mental health diagnosis.
• Valid and active Maryland driver's license (or state of residence)
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, MVA check, finger printing, and pre-employment screenings.

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.