What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Rehabilitation Counselor position at Cornerstone Southern Maryland?
Cornerstone – Rehabilitation Counselor of RRP
Cornerstone empowers people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders to live, work, and integrate successfully into the community. We envision that each person we serve will have a meaningful life of their choosing. We offer years of evidence based treatment experience to our consumers and practical training to our staff. Our robust training program allows staff members to develop and grow in the position and provides the basis for upward mobility within the agency.
*the position hours will be Sun - Thurs, 1 - 9pm*
Responsibilities of the Rehabilitation Counselor of RRP
- Demonstrates introductory knowledge of public social services programs and policies; how to develop initiate and follow through with a plan of service; current health, social services and mental hygiene resources and how to appropriately link people to them.
- Provides life skills training, behavior management and crisis intervention.
- Meets one-on-one with clients in their home as well as in mutually agreed upon locations and establishes/maintains rapport.
- Conducts person centered treatment planning and ongoing assessment.
Qualifications of the Rehabilitation Counselor of RRP
- High School Diploma/GED required, BA in Psychology, Social Work, or Sociology preferred (unless required by State Contract)
- Driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Knowledge of basic computer functions (Google Suite, Microsoft Office) and ability to learn software systems and/or websites (Paycom, EHR, Relias, etc)
Our company offers a dynamic and collegial work environment, ongoing opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including 3 weeks paid vacation, up to 500 hours of sick leave, 9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays (bonus days). Eligible for health care (single and family) the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to be eligible for benefits and leave accruals. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match available. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position.
Cornerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Military veterans strongly encouraged to apply
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have access to a personal vehicle that can be used for work purposes?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000