Rehabilitation Specialist

Sheppard Pratt; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 2,159,000 - 3,075,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision benefits

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Lanham, MD is seeking a Residential Counselor for our Residential Rehabilitation Program. This direct-care role supports individuals with serious mental illness, helping them obtain housing, healthcare, and community integration while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will work one-on-one with clients, monitor medication compliance, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, provide transportation to appointments, advocate for clients, and document follow-up

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications as required.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment and direct care to clients.
• Work one-on-one with clients to support independent living and social skills.
• Ensure medication compliance and safety during treatment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and document follow-up instructions.

Skills

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

# Job Overview**Schedule:** Tuesday-Saturday, 8am to 4pm**| 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 **provide 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 as you **work one-on-one with clients** to learn or regain skills for successful community and independent living and socialization.* 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)* Generous mileage reimbursement program**Pay for this position is a set rate of $19.31 an hour.**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.* A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.* Must have availability to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.**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!