Rehabilitation Specialist, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program

Sheppard Pratt; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a direct care residential counselor to support clients in psychiatric rehabilitation programs. This in-person role from 7am to 3pm Monday through Friday involves helping clients gain skills for community living and independence while ensuring a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will work under supervision with a multidisciplinary team, assist with transportation to appointments, monitor medication safety, and document progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as program needs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to help clients learn or regain skills for independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication safety, dosage accuracy, and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and document follow-up instructions.

Skills

Residential counseling

Client advocacy

Transportation support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

7am to 3pm Monday - Friday | In Person in Gaithersburg, MD
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) services consist of day programs and supportive living programs. Clients in our day programs have access to group activities, individual support, and mental health services. Clients in the supportive living program receive support in maintaining independent living and have access to the day program.
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 ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary employee assistance program.
• And more!
  

Pay for this position is $19.31/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.
  

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.