Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist – Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program | Baltimore, MD

AnchorTees Health Inc. is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in Baltimore, Maryland, to support adults participating in its Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program. This full-time, hybrid position focuses on helping clients identify vocational goals, strengthen employment readiness, address barriers to employment, and connect with workforce, training, and community resources.

Position Summary

The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist supports adults in identifying vocational goals, strengthening employment readiness, addressing barriers to employment, and connecting with workforce and community resources. The role integrates vocational goals with the individual’s broader psychiatric rehabilitation plan and documents progress and outcomes. This position is separate from the Rehabilitation Specialist required under COMAR and does not provide the professional direction of the program.

Employment Information

Employment Information	Details
Job Title	Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Hiring Organization	AnchorTees Health Inc.
Employment Type	Full-Time, W-2
Work Arrangement	Hybrid
Location	Baltimore, Maryland
Work Address	3315 Eastern Avenue, Suite 103, Baltimore, MD 21224
Reports To	Rehabilitation Specialist
Salary Range	$50,000 – $62,000 annually
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Date Posted	September 28, 2026

Essential Responsibilities

Help clients identify employment, career, and vocational goals consistent with their rehabilitation plans.
Assess employment readiness, strengths, skills, interests, and barriers.
Assist with resumes, applications, interviewing, job search strategies, and workplace readiness.
Provide coaching related to workplace expectations, communication, attendance, and job retention.
Connect clients with employers, workforce programs, training programs, education resources, and community supports.
Help clients navigate barriers involving transportation, documentation, education, benefits, and employment readiness.
Coordinate vocational goals with the client’s broader rehabilitation and service plan.
Develop and maintain relationships with workforce and community partners.
Track employment-related referrals, participation, and outcomes.
Recognize signs of psychiatric or behavioral crisis and promptly follow agency escalation and emergency referral protocols.
Complete accurate and timely service documentation.
Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, supervision, staff training, and quality assurance activities.
Maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
Comply with HIPAA, Maryland Medicaid requirements, COMAR, organizational policies, and applicable professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications for the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist

Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation, psychology, social work, human services, workforce development, or a related field preferred.
Experience in vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, behavioral health, or human services preferred.
Knowledge of Baltimore-area employment, training, and workforce resources strongly preferred.
Strong coaching, communication, organization, and follow-through skills.
Ability to engage adults experiencing barriers to employment.
Experience with Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs or Maryland Medicaid programs preferred.

Physical and Work Requirements

Able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.
Regular use of a computer, telephone, and electronic health record system.
Frequent verbal and written communication with clients, colleagues, and external providers.
Travel to community-based locations, client meetings, or partner agencies may be required.
AnchorTees Health Inc. provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable Maryland law.

Employment and Compliance Requirements

Employment is subject to AnchorTees Health hiring approval and the organization’s applicable screening and onboarding requirements.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of required criminal background screening, including applicable CJIS and federal and state checks, before work begins, and criminal background screening is repeated at least every three years during employment.
Employees who hold professional licensure are subject to professional licensure background screening before employment and at least every two years thereafter.
Employees whose duties include transporting program participants must hold a valid driver’s license and complete a driving record check.
Employees must maintain any required professional license, credential, certification, or supervision status in good standing throughout employment.
Employees are expected to follow AnchorTees Health policies concerning professional conduct, confidentiality, client privacy, documentation, safety, and professional boundaries.
Employees must participate in required orientation, supervision, training, and performance management processes.
Employees must meet applicable Maryland Medicaid, COMAR, HIPAA, and organizational requirements associated with their assigned duties.

Benefits

Paid time off, accrued
Parental leave drawn from accrued paid time off
Professional development assistance based on performance
1.5× pay rate on Thanksgiving and Christmas

Equal Employment Opportunity

AnchorTees Health Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, ability, performance, and legitimate business needs, consistent with applicable federal, Maryland, and local law.

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