Rehabilitation Specialist (RTC)

Sheppard-Pratt-; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard-Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Rehabilitation Specialist (RTC) for PRN weekend coverage on-site at the Gibson Building. This role supports adults with serious mental illness through individualized plans and a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will work one-on-one with clients to promote independence, ensure medication safety, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to execute service plans. Weekend availability required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Act as a residential counselor, working one-on-one with clients to develop skills for independent living and socialization.
• Ensure medication safety, dosage, and cleanliness.
• Work with the collaborative service team to implement individual service plans.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments and accompany clients, documenting follow-up instructions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Rehabilitation Specialist (RTC)

• Posted on September 16, 2026

Locations

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Towson - Gibson Building
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $19.31 USD per hour
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: REHAB013016

Description

PRN opportunity. Must be available to work weekends.
Towson: In-person

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 work, days, nights, weekends, and holidays depending upon need of the program.

Pay rate for this position is $19.31 hourly

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