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

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

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support the Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit on a per diem, part-time basis in Towson, MD. Shift flexibility includes 12-hour days and nights, with weekend availability.

Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, you will help plan and evaluate patient needs, participate in orientation and training, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to patient stabilization and care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and evaluating patient needs based on behaviors and conditions.
• Work under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Participate in extended clinical orientation and training after first day.
• Available to work 12-hour shifts days and nights, including weekends.

Skills

Direct care experience

12-hour shift availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced degree in human services

Job description

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

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Hourly Range : $19.36 USD to $28.70 USD
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time

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)

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!

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