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Community Support Worker MTS/PRP
Contract Lanham, MD, US
Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly
IMind Health
Position Type: Contract ($25.00 per Encounter)
Location: Lanham, Maryland
Program: Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) / Mobile Treatment Services (MTS)
Reports To: Clinical Coordinator
Position Summary We are seeking a Peer Support Specialist Case Manager to join our team at Imind, in supporting individuals who are part of the priority population - individuals living with severe and chronic mental illness and enrolled in PRP and/or MTS programs.
The ideal candidate brings experience working with individuals with significant behavioral health needs, possess strong case management and engagement skills, and a genuine commitment to helping participants achieve greater stability, independence, and community integration.
This position is highly community-based. The successful candidate must be comfortable providing services in community settings and, when appropriate and safe, in participants' homes, while maintaining professional boundaries and following all safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct support, case management, and rehabilitation services to program participants.
- Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with participants while building trust and rapport.
- Assist participants with identifying needs, setting goals, and connecting to appropriate resources and services.
- Accompany or transport participants to appointments and other community-based activities, as appropriate.
- Assist participants with accessing social services, benefits, housing resources, healthcare, transportation, and other community supports.
- Provide services in community settings and participants' home environments when clinically appropriate and consistent with safety requirements.
- Support participants in developing and maintaining skills that promote independence, stability, and successful community living.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral health concerns, including utilizing effective de-escalation and crisis-intervention skills.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in electronic health records and other required systems.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable organizational, state, and program requirements.
- Participate in team meetings, care coordination, care planning, and other program activities.
- Conduct outreach and community engagement, including participation in community-based events and activities designed to increase awareness of services and support program growth.
- Develop relationships with community organizations, referral sources, and other partners that can support participant outcomes and program development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Demonstrated experience providing case management, direct support, or behavioral health services to individuals with severe and chronic mental illness.
- Experience working with individuals enrolled in or receiving services similar to PRP and/or MTS is strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent engagement and rapport-building abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals who may have complex behavioral health and social service needs.
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional in challenging situations.
- Strong de-escalation and conflict-management skills.
- Comfort providing services in community-based settings and participants' homes, subject to appropriate safety practices and protocols.
- Proficiency with technology, including basic Microsoft Office or comparable office productivity software.
- Experience using electronic health records (EHRs) and completing electronic documentation.
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple participants, priorities, and deadlines.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Reliable transportation and willingness/ability to travel throughout the service area as required by the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in PRP, MTS, behavioral health rehabilitation, community mental health, or related services.
- Peer Support Specialist certification or other relevant behavioral health credential.
- Familiarity with Maryland's behavioral health system and available community resources.
- Experience assisting individuals with public benefits, housing, healthcare, employment, transportation, and other social service needs.
- Experience conducting community outreach, networking, and engagement activities.
- Experience working with individuals with complex or co-occurring needs.