Residential Treatment Counselor - Mental Health Support (FT)

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

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.