Residential Rehabilitation Counselor Aberdeen, MD
ABERDEEN, MDPosted 23 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Key Point Health Services, Inc.
Job overview
The Residential Rehabilitation Counselor role at Key Point Health Services involves supporting adults with mental health needs in a residential setting to promote wellness and recovery.
Responsibilities and impact
The counselor will teach and evaluate client skills, complete documentation, perform crisis intervention and advocacy, drive agency vehicles, and monitor medication adherence.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $19 per hour, comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave including 6 weeks in the first year, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.
Experience and skills
A high school diploma is required with no prior experience necessary; candidates must have a valid Maryland driver's license, own a vehicle, and pass background and pre-employment checks; a passion or willingness to work with individuals with mental illness is essential.
Work environment and culture
Key Point Health Services is a nonprofit focused on behavioral healthcare with a commitment to equal opportunity and supportive community-based services.
Company information
Key Point Health Services is a leading nonprofit serving behavioral healthcare needs in Greater Baltimore, offering outpatient, psychiatric rehabilitation, school-based therapy, community outreach, and residential services.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Harford Residential team in Aberdeen, MD, working full-time in a community-oriented mental health residential program.
Job location and travel
The job is located in Aberdeen, Maryland, with shifts Monday to Friday from 1:00pm to 9:30pm or 3:00pm to 11:30pm.
Unique job features
The role includes driving 15 passenger vans, medication monitoring with onsite training, and working in a supportive nonprofit environment focused on mental health recovery.
Company overview
Key Point Health Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Maryland that provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including outpatient mental health treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and case management for adults, children, and families. The company generates revenue primarily through government contracts, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursements, focusing on community-based care and support for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Founded in 1983, Key Point has grown to operate multiple clinics and residential programs, emphasizing recovery-oriented, person-centered care. The organization is recognized for its collaborative approach with local agencies and its commitment to reducing barriers to mental health services. Candidates should be aware of Key Point’s longstanding reputation for compassionate service and its role as a key provider in Maryland’s behavioral health system.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your passion for mental health and willingness to learn, emphasizing any experience or volunteer work related to behavioral health or community support.
Focus on skills such as crisis intervention, advocacy, documentation accuracy, and medication monitoring, as these are key responsibilities mentioned in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Key Point Health Services' official website, LinkedIn, and other job boards where this position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees in the Harford Residential team or related divisions at Key Point Health Services, Inc. on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on their recent posts about community health initiatives or asking about their experience working in residential mental health programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'crisis intervention,' 'case management,' 'medication monitoring,' and 'community-based services' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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