Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential - Towson, MD (Per Diem)

Sheppard Pratt

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Residential Program provides short-term intensive, round-the-clock, personalized support to help stabilize individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, aiming to prevent hospitalization. Teams collaborate with existing providers and link clients to other services. This direct care role involves supporting mental health treatment by providing a safe and therapeutic environment that promotes client independence and wellbeing. As a residential counselor, you will work one-on-one with clients to help them learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization. You will also develop rapport and become part of their trusted support system, celebrating their progress in recovery. All direct care staff receive thorough training and supportive mentorship from senior staff.

Requirements

• Your high school diploma or a GED.
• 1-2 years of relevant student, volunteer, or work experience.
• The willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Must have availability to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a residential counselor as you work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Ensuring medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Working as a part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments.
• Providing advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensuring that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.

Benefits

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees