Intake Specialist, Rehabilitation and Recovery

Sheppard Pratt; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Timonium, MD is hiring an Intake Specialist to support rehabilitation and recovery services in a direct-care role. You will assess clients, enroll them in appropriate services, and coordinate linkages to needed providers.

This full-time, on-site position offers a starting hourly rate of $21.37 and requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred bachelor’s degree. Prior experience in psychiatric rehabilitation is valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience with positive references.
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation and crisis intervention best practices.
• Knowledge in assessment, treatment planning and interventions for serious mental illness, including co-occurring disorders.
• Basic knowledge of social security benefits and medical assistance.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Educating clients and families about available services.
• Providing linkages to outside providers as needed.
• Performing administrative tasks related to enrollment requirements.
• Providing transportation for clients between state hospitals and rehabilitation programs.

Skills

Assessments

Treatment planning

Interventions

Crisis intervention

Social services knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Intake Specialist, Rehabilitation and Recovery

• Posted on September 3, 2026

Locations

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Timonium, MD 21093, USA

• On-site
• Hourly Range : $21.37 USD to $21.37 USD
• Rate : $21.37 USD per hour
• Care Navigation
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INTAK012930

Description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm | Job Location Type: In Person

Rehabilitation and recovery services are designed for individuals living in the community who live with serious mental illness. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to exercise your independent judgement and assess and enroll clients in the appropriate services when they first enter into the rehabilitation and recovery program(s). Your efforts will be a part of ensuring a successful transition for each client.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Educating clients and families/support systems about available services.
• Providing linkages to outside providers as needed.
• Performing administrative tasks related to internal and external enrollment requirements
• Providing transportation for clients from state hospitals to the Rehabilitation and Recovery programs.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• 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)

This position has a flat pay rate of $21.37/hr.

What we need from you.

• A high school diploma or GED, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year positively referenced related work experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in the areas of psychiatric rehabilitation and crisis intervention.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of assessment, treatment planning and interventions for persons with serious mental illness to include co-occurring disorders.
• Basic knowledge of social security benefits and medical assistance.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT? At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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