Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,400,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement match

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers in Towson, MD seeks a part-time Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential to provide direct care in a crisis residential program. PRN or as needed schedule, on-site presence, and medication compliance responsibilities.

You will work one-on-one with clients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, transport to appointments, advocate for clients, and help develop individual service plans. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision, 403b, PTO, and EAP.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred
• 1–2 years of relevant student, volunteer, or work experience
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings
• 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 residential counselor, working one-on-one with clients to build skills for community living
• Ensure medication compliance and safety in a residential setting
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary service team to develop and implement service plans
• Provide transportation to appointments and advocate for clients during visits and follow-up
• Develop rapport with clients as part of their supportive network and recovery

Skills

Client support

Medication compliance

Advocacy

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential

• Posted on August 14, 2026

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $19.31 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB012564

Description

Schedule: PRN or As Needed| Job Location Type: In Person

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.

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)

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Your high school diploma or a GED. Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant student, volunteer, or work experience.
• 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.

The 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

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