Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Sheppard Pratt; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Frederick, MD is seeking a part-time Crisis Residential Counselor to work 16 hours weekly, Saturdays and Sundays 3pm-11pm, in person. You will provide a safe, therapeutic environment to support clients during mental health crises and help them stabilize to avoid hospitalization.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, assist with daily living activities, monitor medication safety, coordinate transportation to appointments, and document follow-up

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Assist with transportation to medical appointments and accompany clients.
• Support development of individual service plans with the care team.
• Ensure medication safety and compliance.

Skills

Direct care

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job 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!