Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential Treatment

Sheppard Pratt; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is hiring a Rehabilitation Specialist for our Adult Residential Treatment Center in Frederick, MD. This full-time, on-site position offers $19.89 per hour and involves providing direct care within a multidisciplinary team to support residents 18+ with serious mental illness.

You will work Tuesday-Saturday in person, with responsibilities including counseling, medication assistance, and coordination of individual service plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain additional certifications and trainings as required.
• Driver’s license with 3 points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Availability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor, helping clients learn or regain skills.
• Ensure medication compliance, safety, dosage and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with the service team to develop and implement service plans.
• Provide transportation to appointments and document follow-up instructions.
• Build rapport and support clients as they progress in recovery.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis intervention

Job description

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Rehabilitation Specialist, Residential Treatment

• On-site
• Rate : $19.89 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB011955

Locations

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Description

Full-time Tuesday-Saturday | In Person in Frederick, MD

The Adult Residential Treatment Center (RTC) provides services for persons ages 18 and older with serious mental illness, including individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders or development disabilities. Our teams craft individualized plans for the residents to reach the highest level of recovery possible.

What to expect.

This is an 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 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.

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 $19.89/hr.

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.

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