Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Baltimore, MD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesapeake Connections delivers a wide range of treatment options and support services for people who experience severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and developmental disabilities, including Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, and Major depression that significantly interferes with thoughts, mood, and actions. Our complete care includes counseling services and medication management. We provide individualized care, meeting each person’s needs and helping them maintain success in their community. 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. 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

• A high school diploma or a GED.
• 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 work, days, 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 treatment plans.
• Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments.
• Providing advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure 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

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