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BTST Services
Frederick, Maryland

Mental Health PRP Counselor (Part Time) - Youth and Adults

LPC / LMHCPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$33/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

PRP Direct Care Staff/Counselor

Position Overview

Responsible for assessing client’s needs and capabilities, providing supported living services, supportive counseling, skills enhancement and crisis intervention to facilitate progress towards rehabilitation plan goals and integration into community life.

The PRP Direct Care Counselor works in the community, home, and office-based settings with individuals (youth and adults) suffering from mental health challenges. Services provided are individualized and based upon a detailed client needs assessment.

As a PRP Direct Care Counselor, you will be able to continue your career path in the Social and Human Services field.

Who Are We

BTST Services LLC is a CARF accredited licensed mental health agency providing comprehensive programs and integrated care to children, teens, and adults throughout the state of Maryland.

BTST works to stay on the cutting edge of technological advancements to provide our clients with the most efficient and accessible care, in an ever-changing society.

BTST takes an individualized and strength-based approach to care, as we realize that each person’s need and required treatment modalities are unique and vary case by case.

Specific Responsibilities

Provide a minimum of 4-6 direct service sessions, per client, per month as planned for by the rehabilitation team (PRP worker and Rehab Specialist) and client.

  • Develop and implement a treatment plan (IRP) with the client every 3-6 months
  • Help clients resolve problems, identify resources and make effective use of resources
  • Teach clients independence and self-advocacy

Perform Crisis Intervention and Assistance as Necessary

  • Maintain client’s charts and documentation of all services in a manner consistent with agency policies and COMAR regulations
  • Perform administrative tasks as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Expectations

  • Attend monthly meeting with supervisor or as needed
  • Attend and participate in trainings, including monthly PRP Team Meeting
  • Research and provide resources to your clients
  • Participate in on-site/off-site agency led groups/events at least 1x monthly
  • Notify supervisor of all crisis situations to help with decision making

What You Need

  • Ability to communicate with compassion and empathy
  • A passion for making an impact on the lives of those who need it
  • Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of cultural diversity and the special needs population
  • A degree in a health related field OR 30 hours toward a health related field
  • OR

One year of work direct care experience in a supervised mental health setting AND are responsible for implementing activities outlined in minor IRPs

Perks for Full Time Employees

  • 401k plan with company contribution according to plan requirements
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Insurance Benefits with employer contribution
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 100% Employee Paid Voluntary Benefits
  • 100% Employee Sponsored Benefits
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company Sponsored $25k Basic Life Insurance Policy
  • Partnerships with select colleges/universities (tuition discounts, scholarships, etc.)
  • Sick and Safe Leave
  • Referral Program
  • Flexible Schedule

Perks for Part Time Employees

EEO Statement WeWe are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities that require accommodation or assistance for a position, please contact us directly at hr@btstservices.com.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor is responsible for assessing client needs, developing treatment plans, and providing supportive counseling and crisis intervention. They must also maintain accurate client documentation and facilitate community integration for youth and adults.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningCase managementClient assessmentInterpersonal communicationCultural diversity awarenessResource identification

Counselor Career Context

In Maryland, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (28 salary observations; 57 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (532 salary observations; 2,442 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health counselingranked against 777 Mental Health Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Maryland vs national$98k median in Maryland$77k nationally (+26%)28 state / 532 national salary observations
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Maryland18 active778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings332 in the last 30 days211 the 30 days before (+57%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
BTST Servicessilver tier, 82/100Top Employers work-life index11 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (777 Mental Health Counseling listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health PRP Counselor (Part Time) - Youth and Adults at BTST Services a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 777 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
4
<$55k
5
$55k-70k
7
$70k-85k
4
$92k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
45%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%
Sign-on bonus
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$100/hr
#2

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#3

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+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 777 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BTST Services

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k with Company Contribution
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance with Employer Contribution
Medical, Dental and Vision
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life Insurance
Tuition Discounts
Sick and Safe Leave

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$2,155/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.