HealthPort·Salisbury, Maryland
The specialist provides skill development interventions and support to help clients with behavioral health disorders achieve independence and community integration. Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care with providers, and conducting home visits to ensure safety and wellness.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist General Housing: Full Time | Salisbury, MD and surrounding counties
Salary Range: $40,000–$55,000 annually
Schedule: 4 Day, 36-hour Work Week (Monday- Thursday)
The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist plays a key role in supporting clients on their recovery journey. Using the principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation including empowerment, self determination, healing-centered, community integration, skill development, and a strengths based approach. The Specialist helps clients identify meaningful life goals and develop the skills, supports, and confidence needed to achieve them. This position includes shared responsibility for the caseload within a collaborative team environment.
Key Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Integrated Into This Role
Job Responsibilities
Provide ongoing skill development interventions to support independence in daily living, social functioning, and community integration.
Document progress, outcomes, and service delivery in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
Deliver high quality, safety-centered services that align with HealthPort’s mission of providing sanctuary, support, and recovery oriented care.
Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating healthy coping strategies, professionalism, and ethical practice.
Coordinate care with internal and external providers to promote holistic and integrated services.
Support clients in managing their healthcare needs, including scheduling, follow ups, wellness planning, and health literacy.
Conduct regular home visits to evaluate and reinforce safety, cleanliness, and daily living skills.
Promote community inclusion by connecting clients with resources, educational opportunities, and natural supports.
HealthPort is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center offering outpatient therapy, substance use services, and primary care. Our mission is to cultivate an organically developmental, evidence based culture dedicated to community wellness. We provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a 401(k) with employer contribution and match. HealthPort is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) eligible employer and participates in other loan forgiveness programs.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and current CPR and First Aid certifications. One to two years of experience working with individuals with behavioral health disorders is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.