Inpatient Mental Health Worker — ID/Autism Unit

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Mental Health Worker Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit

Job Category: Direct Care Support Staff

Requisition Number: MENTA011836

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• Posted : May 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

Description

The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit is a specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This is a 6-bed unit that offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed adults.

This is a full-time position working 7a-7p and every other weekend.

As a Mental Health Worker you will:

• Participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors.
• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurse.
• Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED. Human Services related degree or past direct care, or related experience strongly preferred.
• Must be available to work 4 shifts per month and every other weekend.
• All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.

The pay range for this position is $19.06 minimum to $22.95 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

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