Mental Health PRP Counselor (Part Time) - Youth and Adults
Listed compensation
$30-$33/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.9 / 10 · top 10% in mental health counseling | ranked 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 living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Maryland | 18 active | 778 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 34% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 332 in the last 30 days | 211 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 Services | silver tier, 82/100 | Top Employers work-life index11 active listings |
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.
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