Mental Health Worker General Adult (Lake/pt days)
About The Position
Sheppard Pratt is opening a new General Adult inpatient unit providing specialized treatment for adults 18 and older with a variety of mental health conditions. The program uses an intensive multidisciplinary treatment approach that includes individual therapy, milieu therapy, and process-oriented, experiential, and psycho-educational group therapies. The Mental Health Worker participates in planning and evaluating patient needs based on patient behaviors, provides direct patient care under the direction of a professional nurse and in accordance with treatment plans, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment consistent with established policies and procedures. The position is in person in Towson, Maryland, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Staff must be available to work every other Saturday and Sunday. New clinical staff begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately after their first day of employment.
Requirements
- High school education, or an active Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) certification accepted in lieu of a high school education; certification must remain active throughout employment.
- Ability to read and follow documentation in patient records.
- Writing skills sufficient to complete required patient documentation.
- Basic computer skills.
- Oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively.
- Availability to work every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday.
Nice To Haves
- A human services-related degree or previous direct-care or related experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in planning and evaluating patient needs based on patient behaviors.
- Provide direct patient care 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
