Mental Health Day Program Specialist – Direct Care

Sheppard Pratt; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Comprehensive benefits: retirement, +

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Hagerstown, MD is hiring for a full-time direct care position in a day shift, in-person setting. You will support clients in psychiatric rehabilitation programs, help maintain medication safety, and work within a collaborative team to implement individualized service plans.

The role emphasizes building trust, advocacy, transportation assistance, and meal support while providing training and mentorship from senior staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• Current SERVSAFE certification on hire or within 60 days.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.
• Must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Works with clients in group settings to learn or regain skills for successful community living.
• Ensuring medication safety, dosage control, and cleanliness.
• Collaborative service planning with a multidisciplinary team to implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and advocate for clients; document follow-up instructions.
• Assist the team with meal preparation and distribution for meals.

Skills

Medication compliance

Advocacy services

Transportation

Meal prep

Collaboration

Group settings

Independent living support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Tools

SERVSAFE certification

Driver’s license (3 points or less)

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Hagerstown, MD is hiring for a full-time direct care position in a day shift, in-person setting. You will support clients in psychiatric rehabilitation programs, help maintain medication safety, and work within a collaborative team to implement individualized service plans.

The role emphasizes building trust, advocacy, transportation assistance, and meal support while providing training and mentorship from senior staff.