Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is seeking a Part-time Direct Care Support Staff in Frederick, MD to provide crisis residential program support in person. The role involves 16 hours weekly, Saturdays and Sundays 3pm–11pm, with a pay rate of $19.05 per hour and on-site work.

Under supervision, you will work one-on-one with clients, ensure medication compliance, collaborate on service plans, and provide transportation and advocacy during medical appointments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as needed.
• Active driver's license with 3 points or less and access to insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor by working one-on-one with clients to develop skills for independent living.
• Ensure medication compliance and maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with a service team to implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to appointments and advocate throughout the visit.

Skills

Client interaction

Medication compliance

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Transportation coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on August 14, 2026
• Location: Frederick, MD 21701, USA
• On-site
• Rate: $19.05 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Supervisor: Jasmine Huse

Description

Part-time, 16 hours/week, every Sat & Sun 3pm-11pm | In Person in Frederick, MD

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.

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. Pay rate: $19.05/hr

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

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 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!

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Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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