Medication Coordinator, Residential Rehabilitation

Sheppard Pratt • Frederick, MD

6h

About The Position

The Medication Coordinator supports mental health treatment for clients in the Residential Rehabilitation Program, which serves individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The role oversees medication management, trains staff in medication monitoring procedures, assesses potential crises, and implements crisis intervention actions as appropriate.

The coordinator develops medication plans for clients receiving services, provides education and linkage related to medication and health services, and counsels clients about potential medication side effects. The role also includes transporting clients to and attending medical appointments as necessary, and ensuring clients understand prescribed medications and complete appropriate follow-up.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active, non-provisional driver’s license with three points or less.
• Access to an insured vehicle.
• Knowledge of medications, side effects, and therapeutic effects, and the ability to communicate this knowledge effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication management for clients.
• Train staff in medication monitoring procedures.
• Assess for potential crises and implement crisis intervention actions as appropriate.
• Transport clients to and attend their medical appointments as necessary.
• Ensure clients understand prescribed medications and complete proper follow-up.
• Develop medication plans for clients receiving services.
• Provide clients with education and linkage regarding medication and health services.
• Counsel clients about potential medication side effects.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and education, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Retirement benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED