Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Sheppard-Pratt-; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist for the Crisis Residential program in Germantown, MD. This full-time, on-site role offers 36 hours per week, with a schedule including Sundays, Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8am to 5pm, in person in Germantown.

You will work within a crisis residential program to provide short-term, intensive support, helping stabilize individuals in mental health crises and linking them to community resources.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as residential counselor, working one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication compliance and maintain safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with a service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation and attend clients’ medical appointments, offering advocacy during appointments and documenting follow-ups.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

• Posted on September 3, 2026

Locations

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Germantown, MD 20876, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $19.05 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB012747

Description

Full-time, 36 hr/wk position working Sunday-Monday, Friday- Saturday 8am-5pm | In Person in Germantown, 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.

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)

Pay for this position is $19.05/hr.

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!

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