Mental Health Worker - Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit, PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking an adaptable per diem caregiver to support the Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit. You will work under licensed nurse supervision to plan and evaluate patient needs, participate in ongoing clinical orientation, and contribute to crisis intervention and stabilization for adolescents.

We offer extensive professional development, comprehensive benefits for eligible roles, retirement matching, generous PTO, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, assist in planning and evaluating patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.
• Participate in extended clinical orientation and training through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department.
• Support multi-disciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent patients.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree in a human services field

Job description

The Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit is for the multi-disciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent female and male patients.

This is a per diem that requires availability to work 12 hour shifts days and nights, including weekends.

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.

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

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, much be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

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

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!