Residential Rehab Counselor
Listed compensation
$21/hour
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Residential City - Baltimore, MD 21222
- Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyADULT RESIDENTIAL REHAB COUNSELOR BALTIMORE, MD (Eligibility Listed) keypoint.org DETAILS: Eligibility Waitlist until ready to hire
- Job Type: Full-Time Residential Rehab Counselor
- Schedule: Monday - Friday Evening hours Pay: $21.00 per hour What We Offer: Comprehensive Health
Dental & Life Insurance. Generous PTO and Sick leave plan (6 weeks in first year) Tuition reimbursement And more! Who We Are: Key Point Health Services is a leading nonprofit agency serving people with behavioral healthcare needs in the Greater Baltimore area.
We provide comprehensive community-based services that help people thrive while realizing and choosing their goals. We provide opportunities, support and integration within our community.
Among the programs and services, we provide are Outpatient Mental Health Centers, Adult and Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, School-Based Therapy, Community Outreach, and Residential Services.
Who We Need: We are currently looking for a Residential Rehab Counselor to join our City Residential team in late October/early November.
Key
Responsibilities
Include: Staff are responsible for the comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs. This includes assessment, case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison.
Staff are also responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all documentation such as treatment plans and progress notes. Responsible for medication monitoring and education to support self-dosing of medication. Responsible for teaching community skills including ADLs as needed.
Must drive 15 passenger vans to transport clients. What You Need: Bachelor's Degree in a social service and no experience required or year to year experience in lieu of education. Valid and active Maryland driver's license (or state of residence)(must be active for at least 3 years).
Pass a criminal background check, MVA check, and pre-employment drug screening. Must have own vehicle. Someone who has a passion for working with individuals with a mental illness or a willingness to learn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The counselor is responsible for providing comprehensive services including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and medication monitoring. They must also maintain accurate documentation and assist clients with daily living skills and community integration.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a social service field or equivalent experience and hold a valid Maryland driver's license. Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check, MVA check, and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Rehabilitation Counseling — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$42k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Maryland | 399 active | 13,352 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment399 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Counselor pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Rehab Counselor at Key Point Health Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rehabilitation Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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