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Key Point Health Services
Dundalk, Maryland

Residential Rehab Counselor

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $21.00 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Residential County - Baltimore, MD 21222Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00 HourlyRESIDENTIAL REHAB COUNSELOR DUNDALK, MD keypoint.org DETAILS: Job Type: Full-Time Residential Rehab Counselor Monday-Friday County Residential (Dundalk, MD) - Monday - Friday 2pm - 10:30pm 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 Counselor to join our County Residential team.

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: BA Degree in a mental health field or equivalent experience (One year to one year exchange) Experience in psychiatric rehab, mental health, human services, and/or customer service field is preferred.

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 Residential Rehab Counselor provides comprehensive services including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and psychoeducation for clients. Staff are also responsible for medication monitoring, teaching daily living skills, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a mental health field or possess equivalent experience. A valid driver's license held for at least three years and the ability to pass background and drug screenings are mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningADL AssistanceDriving

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 22% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 19 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
39%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 346 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Dundalk

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$232k
Typical market rent
$1,485/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Key Point Health Services

Mental Health Care
Aberdeen, MD
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Dental & Life Insurance
Generous PTO and Sick Leave (6 weeks in first year)
Tuition Reimbursement