Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Sykesville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in the Segue Residential Transition Program, which assists clinically stable individuals in transitioning from state psychiatric hospitals. The role helps clients learn to manage their illnesses and develop independent living skills while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment that supports independence and wellbeing.

Under close supervision, the specialist assesses and re-evaluates client needs, works individually with clients on community living and socialization skills, coordinates care and monitors medication compliance, and transports clients to medical appointments. The specialist advocates for clients during appointments and documents and follows through on instructions. Direct care staff receive thorough training and ongoing mentorship from senior staff.

The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The position is in person. Compensation is listed as $19.63 per hour; the posting also mentions $18.50 per hour earlier.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and training as required.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the initial assessment, intervention, and re-evaluation of client needs.
• Work one-on-one with clients to help them learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Coordinate comprehensive care for assigned clients, including monitoring medication compliance.
• Provide transportation to clients’ medical appointments.
• Attend clients’ medical appointments, advocate for them, and ensure follow-up instructions are documented and/or followed through.
• Provide support for mental health treatment in a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages client independence and wellbeing.

Benefits

• Professional development, including tuition reimbursement 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).
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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