Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard-Pratt-; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt invites applications for a Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential in Hagerstown, MD. This full-time, on-site position supports individuals with serious mental illness within a Residential Rehabilitation Program, focusing on housing, employment, and health service access.

You will work one-on-one with clients, help ensure medication compliance, participate on a collaborative team, and provide transportation and advocacy during medical appointments, with an opportunity for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Active, non-provisional driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a residential counselor and working one-on-one with clients to learn or regain skills for independent living and socialization.
• Ensuring medication compliance and responsibility for safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Collaborative service team to develop and implement individual service plans.
• Providing transportation and attending clients’ medical appointments; offering advocacy services and documenting follow-up instructions.
• Developing rapport with clients and becoming part of their trusted support system.
• All direct care staff will be thoroughly trained with mentorship from senior staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

• Posted on September 4, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Hagerstown, MD 21740, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $19.31 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB012860

Description

Full-time, dayshift and some weekends | In Person in Hagerstown, MD

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.

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 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.

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.

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!

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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