Float Mental Health Worker

Sheppard Pratt; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt on the main campus in Elkridge, MD is seeking a Float Mental Health Worker to join a multi-disciplinary team and support two service lines, including Child & Adolescent, Young Adult, and General Adult programs. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Staff Nurse, contributing to planning and evaluation of patient needs, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in accordance with policies.

Evening shifts are included.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required or equivalent.
• Human Services related degree or prior direct care experience preferred.
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Sat/Sun).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision per treatment plan.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment per policies.
• Support planning and evaluation of patient needs based on behaviors.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Human Services degree/experience preferred

Job description

Shift: 36 hours per week, 7pm to 7am Job Location Type: In Person

What to expect. Float Mental Health Workers, under close supervision of the Staff Nurse, participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors.

Provides direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurse.

Assists in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Float Mental Health Worker! This position is located on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Elkridge (Howard County).

Float Mental Health Workers support at least two service lines. The service line assignment will be determined by the applicant's experience/interest and organizational needs. The service lines are: Child & Adolescent Services Young Adult Services General Adult Co-Occuring Disorders Thought Disorders

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives.

We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. The pay range for this position is between $19.36 and $28.70 an hour.

What we need from you.

• HS Diploma/GED.
• Human Services related degree or past direct care or related experience strongly preferred.
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).

All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment. #LI-BF1