Mental Health Worker, Young Adult Unit

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Elkridge, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker works on the Young Adult Unit, a safe and welcoming inpatient unit designed to treat adults ages 18 to 30 with mental illness. The unit focuses on crisis stabilization and aims to transition individuals to a less-intensive level of care as soon as it is safe to do so. The worker participates in planning and evaluating patient needs based on patient behaviors, provides direct patient care in accordance with treatment plans and under the direction of a professional nurse, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures. The position is in person and scheduled for 40 hours, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with every other weekend required. New clinical staff begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately after their first day of employment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• A human services-related degree, past direct care experience, or related experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and evaluating 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.
• Help provide a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 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.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

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