Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Germantown, MD

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Crisis Residential Program services provide short-term intensive, round-the-clock, personalized support to help stabilize someone having a mental health crisis so they can avoid hospitalization. Our teams collaborate with providers who are already involved in an individual’s treatment and works to link clients to other services offered by Sheppard Pratt or other community providers. This is a full-time position that requires availability to work Tues-Sat 7am-3pm in Germantown, MD. What to expect. This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and wellbeing of your clients. Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include: 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. You will provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on. As you spend time with your clients, you will find yourself developing a rapport with your clients where you become part of their trusted support system . You will see their wins as your wins as they work their way through the program and cheer them on as they progress in their recovery. All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained to provide all services and should expect supportive and ever-present mentorship from senior staff members as they perform the requested duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or a GED.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less.
• Access to an insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor working one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication compliance, including responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Work as part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation and attend clients’ medical appointments, providing advocacy services and ensuring follow-up instructions are documented and/or followed through on.

Benefits

• Commitment to professional development
• 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

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