Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Sheppard Pratt • Frederick, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in Sheppard Pratt’s Crisis Residential Program in Frederick, Maryland. The program offers short-term, intensive, round-the-clock, personalized support to stabilize people experiencing a mental health crisis and help them avoid hospitalization. Staff collaborate with providers already involved in clients’ treatment and connect clients with services from Sheppard Pratt and community providers.

Under general supervision, the role helps create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and wellbeing. Staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior team members. The position is part-time, 16 hours per week, with a scheduled shift every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., in person. The posting lists pay rates of $19.05 and $19.63 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and training as required.
• Active, non-provisional driver’s license with three points or fewer.
• Access to an insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on program needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with clients as a residential counselor to help them learn or regain skills for community and independent living and socialization.
• Support medication compliance, including responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and attend appointments with them.
• Advocate for clients during medical appointments and document and/or follow through on follow-up instructions.
• Provide support that contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment and promotes clients’ independence and wellbeing.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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