Float Mental Health Worker

Sheppard Pratt; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD seeks staff to assist with planning and evaluating patient needs under a licensed nurse. The role begins with extended clinical orientation and training through the Clinical Education Department, offering flexible options including full-time, part-time, or PRN schedules and 8- or 12-hour shifts.

We provide professional development, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive benefits, a 403b match, generous PTO, EAP, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Advanced degree in a human services field is strongly preferred, either in progress or already obtained.
• Past direct care or related experience is strongly preferred.
• For most positions, must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, you will play an essential role in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.
• To prepare for the responsibilities of this role, extended clinical orientation and training immediately following your first day through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department.
• Whether you’re seeking a full-time, part-time, or as‑needed (PRN) position, you will have flexible options including 8- and 12-hour shifts.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree in a human services field (preferred)

Job description

What to expect

Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, you will play an essential role in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions. To prepare for the responsibilities of this role, you will begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately following your first day of employment through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department. Whether you’re seeking a full-time, part-time, or as‑needed (PRN) position, you have flexible options including 8- and 12-hour shifts.

We have opportunities at our Towson hospital campus across diverse inpatient units

• Co-Occurring Disorders Unit, Towson
• Crisis Stabilization Unit, Towson
• Geropsychiatric Unit, Towson
• Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit, Towson
• Thought Disorders Unit, Towson
• Young Adult Unit, Towson

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

The pay range for this position is $20.95 minimum to $31.45 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you

• High school diploma or GED.
• An advanced degree in a human services field is strongly preferred, either in progress or already obtained.
• Past direct care or related experience is strongly preferred.
• For most positions, must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!