Weekend Mental Health Residential Counselor

Sheppard-Pratt-; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, MD is seeking Direct Care Support Staff for weekend evenings in a Crisis Residential Program. The role focuses on providing a safe, therapeutic environment and enabling independence through individualized support.

Shift is Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 11pm, with in-person duties. The team collaborates to implement service plans, ensure medication safety, and transport clients to appointments as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Direct care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, MD is seeking Direct Care Support Staff for weekend evenings in a Crisis Residential Program. The role focuses on providing a safe, therapeutic environment and enabling independence through individualized support.

Shift is Saturday and Sunday, 3pm to 11pm, with in-person duties. The team collaborates to implement service plans, ensure medication safety, and transport clients to appointments as needed.