Rehabilitation Assistant

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical benefits

403b match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt seeks a Rehabilitation Assistant in Baltimore, MD. This PRN or as-needed, on-site role supports the Residential Rehabilitation Program by helping clients achieve housing stability and collaborate with the treatment team.

You will assist in providing a safe, therapeutic environment, support independent living, ensure medication safety, and accompany clients to medical appointments while advocating for their needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings.
• Active, non-provisional driver's license (3 points or less).
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to learn/regain skills for independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate on developing and implementing individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to appointments and offer advocacy; document follow-up instructions.

Skills

Direct care

Medication safety

Advocacy

Collaboration

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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Rehabilitation Assistant

• Posted on August 17, 2026

Locations

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Baltimore, MD 21218, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $18.50 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB012760

Description

Schedule: PRN or As Needed | Job Location Type: In Person

Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) services are designed for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.

What to expect.

This is a direct care opportunity to provide support for mental health treatment. You will assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment that encourages the overall independence and well-being of your clients.

Under general supervision, your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a residential counselor assistant as you work with clients to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.
• Assist in ensuring medication compliance which involves responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Working as a part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments. You will provide advocacy services throughout the appointment and ensure that all follow-up instruction is documented and/or followed through on.

As you spend time with your clients, you will find yourself developing a rapport with your clients where you become part of their trusted support system. You will see their wins as your wins as they work their way through the program and cheer them on as they progress in their recovery.

** All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained to provide all services and should expect supportive and ever-present mentorship from senior staff members as they perform the requested duties.

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)

What we need from you.

• Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• The willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• An active, non-provisional driver’s license with 3-points or less.
• Must have availability work nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

The pay rate for this position is $18.50 hourly.

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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