Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt • Hagerstown, MD

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Specialist provides direct care and support for mental health treatment in a residential rehabilitation program serving individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. The role helps clients build independence and well-being in a safe, therapeutic environment, supporting their housing, employment, mental health, and community-living goals.

Working under general supervision, the specialist builds supportive relationships with clients and helps them develop or regain skills for independent living and socialization. The role is part of a collaborative service team and includes medication support, transportation to medical appointments, advocacy, and follow-through on appointment instructions. 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.
• Valid 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

• Provide one-on-one residential counseling to help clients learn or regain skills for community and independent 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.
• Provide transportation to clients’ medical appointments and attend appointments with them.
• Advocate for clients during appointments and document and/or follow through on all follow-up instructions.
• Provide support in a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages clients’ independence and well-being.

Benefits

• Professional development, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure and/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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED