Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers is seeking a Residential Counselor for the Residential Rehabilitation Program on Saturdays and Sundays, with shifts 7:30am–9:30am and 7:30pm–9:30pm. This in-person role supports individuals with serious mental illness in obtaining housing, services, and independence.

You'll work under supervision to ensure safety, assist with daily living, transportation, and participation in treatment plans, while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to promote recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced mental-health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor, working one-on-one with clients to build living skills.
• Ensure medication compliance and safety.
• Collaborate with a service team to develop individual plans.
• Provide transportation and attend medical appointments, offering advocacy.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Reliable transportation

Job description

Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30am to 9:30am AND 7:30pm to 9:30pm | Job Location Type: In Person

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 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!

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