Direct Care Mental Health Worker (Full-Time)

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Direct Care Support Staff to join our hospital team. The role offers 36 weekly hours from 7am to 7pm, with required Saturdays and Sundays.

You will participate in planning patient care, deliver direct services under a nurse's direction, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in line with established policies. Education may be a high school diploma; Maryland CNA/GNA certifications may be accepted.

Qualifications

• Education: high school level; CNA/GNA may substitute.
• Experience in human services or direct care preferred.
• Must be available to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and evaluating patient needs based on behavior.
• Provide direct patient care per treatment plan under nurse supervision.
• Help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment per policies.

Skills

Reading documentation

Basic computer usage

Oral communication

Education

High school education

CNA/GNA certification acceptable

Job description

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks a Direct Care Support Staff to join our hospital team. The role offers 36 weekly hours from 7am to 7pm, with required Saturdays and Sundays.

You will participate in planning patient care, deliver direct services under a nurse's direction, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment in line with established policies. Education may be a high school diploma; Maryland CNA/GNA certifications may be accepted.