Rehabilitation Specialist

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

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is hiring a direct care Crisis Residential Counselor to provide short-term, round-the-clock support for individuals in mental health crisis. You will help create a safe, therapeutic environment and work to stabilize clients so they can avoid hospitalization.

Under supervision, you will work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for independent living, support medication safety, participate in service planning, provide transportation to appointments, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Driver's license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor, working one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Work as part of a collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and advocate for clients, documenting follow-up instructions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Crisis Residential Program services provide short-term intensive, round-the-clock, personalized support to help stabilize someone having a mental health crisis so they can avoid hospitalization. Our teams collaborate with providers who are already involved in an individual's treatment and works to link clients to other services offered by Sheppard Pratt or other community providers.

M - F 3p - 11p

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 wellbeing 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 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 work, days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Pay rate is $19.31 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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