Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program Counselor - Bilingual Spanish

August Rose Health Center

Glen Burnie (MD)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

August Rose Health Center is seeking an Adult PRP Counselor to support children, adolescents, and families in community settings. You will help clients develop daily living and social skills, manage emotions, and navigate community resources.

Telehealth options may be used, and collaboration with therapists ensures aligned treatment goals. The role emphasizes active client engagement in homes and communities, documenting progress, and meeting Medicaid standards.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred.
Experience in behavioral health or PRP helpful.
Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Deliver PRP interventions in community, home, school, or telehealth.
Document progress and maintain compliance with Medicaid standards.
Collaborate with therapists and care teams for treatment planning.
Provide skill-building in emotional regulation, daily living, and social skills.
Assist with transportation, appointments, and resource navigation.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Community-based work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Tools

InSync EHR

Agency communication systems

Telehealth platforms

Secure mobile device

Job description

The Adult Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) Counselor plays a vital role in supporting children and adolescents as they build the practical life skills needed for greater independence, emotional stability, and community functioning. This is a hands-on, community-centered position ideal for someone who loves helping others grow in real and meaningful ways.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement

Position Summary

Each day, the PRP Counselor works directly with clients in their homes, communities, or via telehealth (when allowed), helping them practice daily living skills, improve social interactions, manage emotions, organize tasks, navigate community resources, and achieve the goals outlined in their Individual Rehabilitation Plan (IRP).

This is not an office-based job PRP Counselors are active, mobile, and deeply engaged in clients’ day-to-day lives. A typical day includes:

We are currently seeking a bilingual PRP Counselor who is fluent in Spanish to support our clients and meet the needs of our Spanish-speaking population.
Meeting clients in the community to practice real-life skills
Supporting emotional and behavioral stability through coaching
Helping clients manage appointments, transportation, or community activities
Teaching coping skills, communication strategies, and problem-solving
Documenting progress to meet Medicaid and program standards
Collaborating monthly with the client’s therapist to align skill-building with treatment goals

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

SKILL-BUILDING SERVICES

Deliver psychiatric rehabilitation interventions based on the IRP.
Provide services in the community, home, office, school, or telehealth (as approved).
Support skill-building in:
Emotional regulation
Hygiene & daily living skills
Social skill development
Communication & problem-solving
Wellness management
Recreation and leisure
Health, nutrition, Somatic management and counseling
Co-occurring disorders
Connecting with community resources
Social involvement, Community reintegration
Money management and budgeting skills
Managing health concerns
Household management
School or community functioning
Time management & organization
Medication monitoring and education
Coping skill building
Anger management skill building
Coordination of care with the members' treatment teams
Vocational and educational support
Technology and Digital literacy
Transitions and Life Changes

COLLABORATION & CARE COORDINATION

Attend and document monthly collaboration with the OMHC therapist.
Communicate risk, behavioral concerns, and progress.
Participate in treatment planning, team meetings, and staff meetings.

DOCUMENTATION & COMPLIANCE

Complete assessments, monitor and document progress
Complete session notes within required timelines.
Complete monthly summaries and Medicaid-required forms.
Complete collaboration documentation
Complete entitlement applications, resource, and referrals applications.
Maintain compliance with CARF, COMAR, Medicaid, and ARHC standards.

RISK MANAGEMENT & SAFETY

Report all safety issues immediately.
Participate in crisis planning and safety interventions.
Follow mandatory reporting laws.

GROUP SERVICES

Facilitate or co-facilitate PRP groups as assigned.
Document participation and progress accurately.

ETHICS & CLIENT RIGHTS

Maintain confidentiality and trauma-informed practice.
Ensure accessibility, dignity, and cultural responsiveness.
Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Completion of the required visit frequency based on IRP goals
Documentation timeliness & accuracy
Report IRP goal progressCollaborative compliance with the client's treatment team
Safety and incident reporting compliance
Client engagement trends

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