Mental Health Worker Young Adults (days)

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

Zusammenfassung

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Mental Health Worker to deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The role requires participation in planning patient needs and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment according to established policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating patient behavior-based needs, completing required documentation, and complying with a schedule that includes Saturdays and Sundays.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to read and follow patient documentation.
• Active Maryland CNA/GNA certification preferred.
• Human Services degree or direct care experience preferred.
• Available to work every other weekend (Sat & Sun).
• Orientation/training starts after first day.

Aufgaben

• Participate in planning and evaluating patient needs based on behaviors.
• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a nurse.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment per policies.

Kenntnisse

Reading and writing

Oral communication

Ausbildung

High school education

Maryland CNA/GNA certification (preferred)

Human Services degree or direct care experience preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Shift: 36 weekly hours 7am - 7pm. Must be available to work Saturdays/Sundays

Towson, Md: In person position

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:

• 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.