Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt • Baltimore, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in Sheppard Pratt’s Residential Rehabilitation Program, which serves individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The role helps create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes clients’ independence and well-being as they work toward successful community living and recovery.

Under general supervision, the specialist works one-on-one with clients, supports medication compliance, contributes to individual service plans with a collaborative team, and transports and accompanies clients to medical appointments. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with clients to help them learn or regain skills for independent and community 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 and attend their medical appointments.
• Advocate for clients during appointments and document or follow through on appointment 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 (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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