Mental Health Worker - General Adult (Oak/ft days)

Sheppard Pratt Hospitals; Towson (MD); Vor Ort; USD 27.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sheppard Pratt Hospitals in Towson, MD is seeking a part-time Mental Health Worker to provide direct patient care in a 36-hour weekly schedule (7am–7pm) with every-other-weekend availability. This in-person role is based at Towson, Maryland, and requires high school education; Maryland CNA/GNA certification or related Human Services experience is preferred.

Orientation begins immediately. Responsibilities include assisting with treatment plans, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting

Qualifikationen

• High school education with basic documentation and computer skills.
• Maryland CNA/GNA certification may be accepted in lieu of a high school education.
• Human Services related degree or related care experience strongly preferred.
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Sat & Sun).
• Extended orientation/training begins after first day of employment.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care per treatment plan under the direction of a professional nurse.
• Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies.
• Under supervision of the Staff Nurse, participate in planning/evaluating patient needs based on behaviors.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Oral communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Maryland CNA/GNA certification (or equivalent)

Human Services degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

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Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• On-site
• Direct Care Support Staff
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: MENTA012753

Description

Schedule: 36 weekly hours 7am – 7pm (Must be available to work every other weekend on Saturday & Sunday)

Job location: Towson, Maryland: In-person

As a Mental Health Worker you will:

• 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.
• Under close supervision of the Staff Nurse, participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors.

Requires:

• Education Required: Work requires the ability to read and follow up on documentation in the patient’s record with writing skills sufficient to complete required patient documentation, basic computer usage skills, and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively - acquired through a high school education.
• Experience: A Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification may be accepted in lieu of a high school education. The certification must be active upon hire and continuously maintained throughout employment in the position.
• 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.

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.

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