Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 21,650 - 30,835; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous paid-time-off

Complimentary Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers in Germantown, MD seeks a full-time Rehabilitation Specialist to provide critical support in crisis residential programs. Responsibilities include delivering personalized mental health support, ensuring clients' medication compliance, advocating for clients during medical appointments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to professional development and comprehensive benefits, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in clients' lives while receiving mentorship and training. Pay starts at $19.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• Driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic environment for clients.
• Work one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills.
• Develop and implement individual service plans as part of a service team.
• Provide transportation and advocacy services for clients' medical appointments.

Skills

Direct care support

Medication compliance

Client advocacy

Collaborative teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

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Rehabilitation Specialist, Crisis Residential

Posted on May 8, 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 #: REHAB011497

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.

This is a full-time position that requires availability to work Tues‑Sat 7am‑3pm in Germantown, MD.

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)

The 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 work days, 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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