Rehabilitation Specialist, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Specialist works in Sheppard Pratt’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program, providing direct care and support for mental health treatment. The role helps create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and wellbeing. Under general supervision, the specialist supports clients in learning or regaining skills for community and independent living and socialization, helps ensure medication compliance, and works with a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans. The role also includes transporting clients to and attending medical appointments, advocating for them during appointments, and documenting or following through on instructions. Staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff. The position is in person in Frederick, Maryland, with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m. or 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; availability for other shifts, weekends, and holidays may be needed depending on program needs. Pay is $19.89 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Willingness to obtain additional certifications and training as required.
- Valid 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
- Provide one-on-one support to help clients learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
- Help ensure medication compliance, including medication 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 appointments and ensure follow-up instructions are documented and/or completed.
- Provide a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and wellbeing.
Benefits
- Ongoing training and education, including tuition reimbursement.
- Retirement benefits.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Complimentary employee assistance program.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
