Direct Service Worker - PRP

Organization Overview

Leading By Example is a mental health and education services institute servicing the Baltimore metropolitan area. We are committed to ensuring the holistic health and development of children, adults, families, and communities. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for children, adults, and families worldwide by utilizing mental health treatment and education services to produce healing and restoration for our clients and their community.

Full‑Time/Part‑Time Independent Contractor, Exempt/Non‑Exempt. Headquarters.

We are hiring for a Direct Service Worker (Contractor) at Leading By Example LLC!

1099 contractor role. Compensation is task‑based and paid upon completion of required services, documentation, and training. A full breakdown will be provided during onboarding.

Adult clients receive 6 one‑hour visits per month – $250 per client.

Minor clients receive 3‑4 one‑hour visits per month – $125 per client.

• Complete 3‑4 visits per month for minors or 6 visits per month for adults receiving PRP services in office.
• Engage clients in developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
• Assist clients in creating daily structure that includes opportunities for developing skills necessary for healthy functioning in the community.
• Implement health promotion and education, therapeutic recreation, cultural enrichment, and independent living skills development activities.
• Assist with the development and implementation of rehabilitation, health homes, and therapeutic behavioral plans.
• Assist clients with developing and maintaining social support networks.
• Monitor client engagement in services.
• Connect clients to behavioral and somatic health care services in the community.
• Juggle multiple families/youth, documentation, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Communicate comfortably with clients, caregivers, providers, and internal team members.
• Assess needs, prioritize services, and creatively problem‑solve barriers to care.
• Navigate EHR systems, maintain accurate documentation, and understand the importance of timely documentation and compliance with program standards.
• Work with multiple systems (schools, courts, therapists, etc.) and contribute to a larger care team.
• Apply a deep understanding of trauma‑informed care and working with diverse, underserved populations.
• Provide emergency crisis intervention and conflict management to identified clients and families.
• Have community connections (already knows local resources and providers).
• Show passion for long‑term growth and leadership in the organization.
• Utilize our electronic health record to schedule visits and intakes and to complete documentation.
• Participate in weekly supervision and/or training opportunities.
• Drive clients to and from Saturday group sessions and selected activities.

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client records.
• Document all interactions, assessments, and care plans according to agency standards.
• Submit all documentation by specified deadlines and communicate any difficulties in doing so.

• Coordinate with community resources and service providers.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure their needs are met.
• Collaborate with each client’s various treatment providers on a regular basis.

• Participate in monthly supervision sessions.
• Attend a company staff meeting every quarter.
• Attend a general staff meeting on a quarterly basis.
• Attend clinical training sessions when required.

• High School Diploma, Bachelor’s in Mental Health industry preferred.
• 2 years experience in Mental Health Industry, PRP experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain DLA‑20.
• Familiarity with youth and family systems, behavioral health, and community resource navigation.
• Superior time management skills.
• Reliable and current auto insurance (State minimum for Maryland).
• Valid Maryland Driver’s license.
• Active Professional Liability Insurance.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.