Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Paid time off

EAP

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Gaithersburg, MD is hiring for a Residential Rehabilitation Program counselor. This full-time role provides direct care to individuals with serious mental illness, helping them achieve housing, employment, and health goals while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will work Tuesday–Saturday 1pm–9:30pm, support one-on-one client skills, ensure medication safety, participate in a collaborative team, provide transportation to appointments, advocate for clients, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor and work one-on-one with clients to build skills for independent living.
• Ensure medication compliance and safety.
• Collaborate with a service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and document follow-up instructions; advocate for clients.

Skills

One-on-one with clients

Medication compliance

Advocacy services

Team collaboration

Transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) services are designed for individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty maintaining housing. Our team helps individuals obtain housing, employment, mental health services, and more.

This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position that requires availability to work Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-9:30pm in Gaithersburg, 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 well-being 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 rate for this position is $19.31 hourly.

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!

Education

Required

High School or better.

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