Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt • Hagerstown, MD

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Rehabilitation Program in Hagerstown, Maryland. The role involves creating a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and well-being. Working under general supervision, the specialist supports people with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing as they work toward successful community and independent living. Direct care staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff.

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 and take responsibility for medication safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to clients’ medical appointments and attend those appointments.
• Advocate for clients during medical appointments and document or follow through on all follow-up instructions.

Benefits

• Professional development support, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure 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.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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