Mental Health Worker - Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit, PRN
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker supports the Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit, which provides multidisciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization for adolescent female and male patients. Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, the worker contributes to planning and evaluating patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions. The role includes extended clinical orientation and training through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department, beginning immediately after the first day of employment. This is a per diem position requiring availability for 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Availability to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends.
- For most positions, availability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in a human services field, either in progress or already obtained, is strongly preferred.
- Past direct care or related experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the multidisciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent patients.
- Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, participate in planning and evaluating patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.
- Complete extended clinical orientation and training through the Clinical Education Department.
Benefits
- Professional development support, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program for ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
- 403(b) retirement match.
- Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
