Mental Health Worker - Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit (7pm-7am)
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker supports the multidisciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent female and male patients in the Co-Ed Adolescent Mood Disorder Unit. Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, the worker contributes to planning and evaluating patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions. Extended clinical orientation and training begins immediately after the first day of employment through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position requiring 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and availability to work every other weekend.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Availability to work 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Availability to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for most positions.
Nice To Haves
- An advanced degree in a human services field, either in progress or already obtained.
- Past direct care or related experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the multidisciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent patients.
- Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, contribute to planning and evaluating patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.
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.
- 403b retirement match.
- Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mileage reimbursement program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
