Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit, PRN

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

10d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit is a 22 bed unit for the multi-disciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent female patients. Discharge planning emphasizes movement to day hospital or outpatient care as soon as the crisis has been stabilized. This is a part-time, on-call position that requires availability to work 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm and/or 7pm-7am) and every other weekend.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED.
• Must be available to work 36 hours per week and every other weekend.
• All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Human Services related degree or past direct care, or related experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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