Supportive Living PRP Program
Arundel Lodge Behavioral Health · Edgewater, MD · 3 days ago
On-siteOTHRInternship
About the role
The Supportive Living Program is a PRP which services individuals in Anne Arundel County experiencing serious behavioral health disorders. We provide symptom management and case management tailored to meet individual's needs, including goal work such as physical health, budgeting, daily living skills, social skills, vocational assistance, and coping strategies.
Persons served receive at least 6 visits and/or services per month from their assigned rehabilitation counselor or through Day Program groups.
Responsibilities
- Hold a caseload of 15 individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
- Provide direct care including case management and individualized goal work (e.g., physical health, symptom management, independent living skills) at least 6 times per month per client.
- Complete clinical documentation including progress notes, service plans, and discharge summaries.
- Travel frequently within the service area (Anne Arundel County and parts of Bowie) to meet clients in their homes and communities; use personal vehicle when agency vehicles are unavailable.
- Manage caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain organized client files.
- Apply de-escalation techniques and follow procedures for behavioral or psychiatric crises.
- Establish rapport and maintain therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in psychology, social work, counseling, human services, or related field preferred.
- Experience with clinical documentation (progress notes, service plans, discharge summaries).
- Computer literacy: proficiency with documentation, email, and electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Ability to travel frequently within the service area; must have reliable transportation (personal vehicle required when agency vehicles unavailable).
- Strong organizational skills to manage caseload, prioritize tasks, and maintain client files.
- Basic crisis management skills including de-escalation techniques and knowledge of crisis procedures.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.
Schedule
Full-time, Monday through Friday (40 hours per week). Core hours 7 am–6 pm with flexibility to create your own schedule. Position is mostly independent, off‑site work with clients (not in the building).
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling ideal for those furthering education, with small children, or holding another part‑time job.
- Independent, community‑based work environment.
- Service area covers Anne Arundel County and parts of Bowie.