Mental Health Worker — ID & Autism Unit (PRN)

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

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit in Towson, MD. This PRN, 12-hour shift inpatient role supports adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders on a small 6-bed unit.

The position involves assisting with care plans, delivering direct patient care under nurse supervision, and maintaining a therapeutic environment in alignment with established policies.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required or strongly preferred.
• A Human Services related degree or prior direct care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and evaluating patient needs based on behavior.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment per policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Human Services related degree

Direct care experience

Job description

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit in Towson, MD. This PRN, 12-hour shift inpatient role supports adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders on a small 6-bed unit.

The position involves assisting with care plans, delivering direct patient care under nurse supervision, and maintaining a therapeutic environment in alignment with established policies.