Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Choosing the Right Path Mental Health Services LLC
Job Description: Part-Time Rehabilitation Specialist

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Part-time
Schedule: Established based on program needs and applicable staffing requirements
Reports To: Program Director/CEO
Compensation: Based on qualifications, experience, and assigned responsibilities

Position Summary

The Rehabilitation Specialist supports the delivery and oversight of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) services for youth and adults. This position helps clients strengthen daily living skills, manage challenges, build positive relationships, and achieve greater independence. The specialist develops and monitors Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs), provides guidance to direct care workers, and promotes accurate documentation and quality services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update individualized, measurable IRPs with clients, families or guardians, and relevant providers.

• Identify clients’ strengths, functional needs, rehabilitation goals, and barriers to progress.

• Guide direct care workers in providing interventions consistent with each client’s IRP.

• Review contact notes for accuracy, completeness, individualized interventions, client responses, and progress toward goals.

• Follow up on missing or incomplete documentation and provide constructive feedback.

• Monitor service delivery, client engagement, and progress; recommend adjustments when needed.

• Provide staff training and guidance on rehabilitation strategies, professional boundaries, confidentiality, and documentation.

• Coordinate with therapists, caregivers, schools, and community providers, with appropriate consent.

• Support skill development in areas such as communication, coping, emotional regulation, self-care, school or work readiness, and community participation.

• Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement activities.

• Identify and promptly report safety concerns, service gaps, and incidents according to agency procedures.

• Maintain accurate records of work hours, supervision, client contacts, and assigned activities.

• Follow applicable Maryland requirements, accreditation standards, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies.

• Perform other related duties within the employee’s qualifications and scope of practice.

Required Qualifications

• Meet Maryland rehabilitation specialist qualifications for the adult and/or youth program assigned.

• Hold an applicable professional license or qualifying rehabilitation certification in good standing.

• For youth program assignments, meet the required youth experience and credential requirements.

• Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, behavioral health, or related services.

• Experience developing individualized plans and reviewing service documentation.

• Strong organizational, communication, and staff coaching skills.

• Ability to work respectfully with clients and families from diverse backgrounds.

• Proficiency with electronic documentation and basic office software.

• Complete required background screenings and agency training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or supporting PRP direct care workers.

• Familiarity with Maryland PRP requirements and accreditation standards.

• Experience serving both youth and adults.

• Knowledge of community resources in Baltimore and surrounding areas.

Performance Expectations

The Rehabilitation Specialist is expected to maintain reliable attendance, complete assigned work within agency deadlines, provide timely staff feedback, and communicate concerns promptly. Performance will be evaluated through the quality of IRPs, documentation reviews, staff support, client progress monitoring, and adherence to agency requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Choosing the Right Path Mental Health Services LLC provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees.