Victory Behavioral Solutions LLC Outpatient Mental Health Therapist / Counselor Parkville, MD · Remote · Part time Company website

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Victory Behavioral Solutions is a licensed and accredited full service Outpatient Mental Health Clinic. We offer personalized care to individuals, couples, children, and families by placing the clients needs at the heart of our approach. Through our compassionate and supportive approach, we are able to guide clients in finding significance even in their most challenging moments. We support our clients mental health needs by providing Therapy and Counseling Services, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, Case Management Services, Medication Management, Supportive Employment Services, School Based Services, In-Home Community Services, Housing Assistance, and Substance Abuse Treatment. The primary responsibility of our agency is to ensure clients receive the necessary care and resources to improve their mental health functioning and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree is required and can substitute for experience. Degree must be in related human services, psychology, sociology, rehabilitation counseling or related health field
• Master's Degree or equivalency, is 21 years old or older, and was a participant in, or is a direct caregiver, or was a direct caregiver of an individual who received services from the public and child- and family-serving system, and meets the training and certification requirements for care coordinators as set forth by the Department
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health case management or a related field
• Strong understanding of mental health conditions, treatment modalities, and community resources, and psychosocial assessments is a must. 
• Must pass a Maryland Criminal Background Check or Federal Bureau Investigation Criminal Background Check
• This position requires licensing; LCPC, LCSW-C, LMFT, LCADC, LCPRP, LCMFT (no exceptions) 

• Hybrid or Remote work is available with Supervisor Approval. 
• Flexible schedule (Full-time and Part-time Positions Available)
• Monday to Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM 
• Saturday mornings as needed 10:00am-2:00pm (not mandatory) 
• PTO Holidays, Health Insurance Benefits, 401K Plan, Free CEUs Annually 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct intake/assessments/IRP development and Face to Face screenings with clients.
• Provide ongoing training and support to DCW’s (Direct Care Workers) related to the development and implementation of individual and group interventions that are tailored to the specific needs of the client(s).
• Meet with the Medical Director, Clinical Director and /or PRP Administrative Director weekly to present updates, discuss staff concerns, program concerns, and regulatory concerns.
• Maintain regularly scheduled group and individual supervision with all direct care staff that include relevant discussions and updates regarding both administrative and clinical issues.
• Enforce and comply with electronic documentation entry and approval timelines set forth by the agency.
• Prepare mid-month productivity reports for all DCW’s to ensure agency benchmarks are being met.
• Maintain accurate and current information on all client databases.
• Provide orientation, supervision, and training to PRP Workers, to assure the support and goal attainment or participating clients.
• Monitor client satisfaction of services and ensure DCW’s possess and utilize strong clinical/rehabilitative skills in delivery of services.
•  Identify and develop group curriculums that are relevant to the demographic and clinical profile of the clients served.
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the Administrative Program Director and CEO on all relevant and pertinent clinical and administrative issues related to the program.
• Document all planned and unplanned discharge summaries within 15 days of discharge date.
• Other duties as assigned 

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards in accordance with governmental and accreditation regulations. The Rehab Specialist will also maintain quality improvement goals, oversee client delivery, and ensure performance measurements and outcomes are met including, but not limited to, monthly concurrent collaborations. 

1. ALL Consumer’s plans must be individualized

2. Original individualized goals

3. 3-4 PRP Assessments and IRP’s must be completed per day, forwarded to Supervisor, unless less than that number of consumer’s present for intake for the day. Supervisor will review for accuracy. 

4. In the event less than 3-4 consumers present for PRP intake, Rehab Specialist will assist with conducting Group sessions or assist PRP program in any way possible as needed per PRP Administrative Director. 

5. Must complete PRP Supervisions monthly with ALL PRP Staff and Clinical Director. 15-30 min visit per PRP Counselor. 

6. Must take a proactive approach with all PRP related matters 

7. Must assist with PRP related training as needed PRP Program Director.   PRP Program Director or Supervisor will assign the topic and dates\times to present the training. 

8. Must stay current with all policy and procedures relating to PRP and ensure that all staff members working within the PRP capacity; current with all PRP desk procedures; this means attending Provider Council Meetings, CSA training, assisting with yearly training within the organization, and all other professional training. 

9. Assisting consumers in any capacity within their PRP Treatment. 

10. DLA-20 Training Required (online certificate course) with University of Maryland - Free CEU course and HR Trainings Required (Free CEU courses) 

11. Wear Agency uniform shirts when requested. 

12. Able to manage a caseload of counseling 20-34 clients on a Part time basis and 35-40 Clients on a Full time basis. 

13. Able to accurately and thoroughly document treatment objectives, goals, and progress notes for all clients in a timely manner per your Clinical Director's request. 

14. Able to maintain your own clients schedules, follow-up, and submit your billings on a weekly in a timely manner per your Clinical Director's request. 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

· Master’s degree in related human services, psychology, sociology, or related health field

· Must be a credentialed Mental Health professional in the state of Maryland (LCPC, LCSW-C, LMFT, LCADC, LCPRP, LCMFT) and maintain license in Good Standing

· Minimum of 3 years relevant Mental Health\Behavioral Health experience, Human Services, Social Services, Rehabilitation Counseling, 

· Clinical assessment and treatment experience - Minimum 2 years

· Demonstrated clinical knowledge of adults and children with co-occurring disorders and complex behavioral health issues.

· Must be able to show tact and diplomacy when dealing with clients, peers and staff. 

· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

· Ability to use good professional judgment. Detail oriented. Ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.

· Supervisory experience (not mandatory but preferred / Independently able to manage your workload).

 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

· Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with staff and support agencies.

· Must be able to relate to and work within a culturally economically diverse environment. 

· Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

 

ATTENDANCE

The work schedule will consist of a 20-40-hr. work week; Monday through Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM. Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm (as needed). Hybrid or Remote work is available with Supervision Approval.  It is expected that you are present according to your work schedule in business casual attire. You must coordinate all time off appropriately with the Program Director and or Supervisor.