Mental Health Worker - Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

1d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit is an specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of children and adolescents with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This 14-bed unit is the only one of its kind in Maryland, and offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed children and adolescents. This is a part-time, on-call position that requires availability to work 8 hour shifts (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm or 11pm-7am) and every other weekend. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Play an essential role in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED