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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Mental Health Worker (Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit - Towson) Day/Evening 40 hours per week every other weekend

PsychiatryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.06–$22.95 /hr

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Job Description

The Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit is an specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of children and adolescents with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This 14-bed unit is the only one of its kind in Maryland, and offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed children and adolescents.

What to expect.

Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, you will play an essential role in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.

To prepare for the responsibilities of this role, you will begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately following your first day of employment through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • A commitment to 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)
  • Generous mileage reimbursement program

What we need from you.

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • An advanced degree in a human services field is strongly preferred, either in progress or already obtained.
  • Past direct care or related experience is strongly preferred.
  • For most positions, much be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

The pay range for this position is $19.06 minimum to $22.95 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

Why Sheppard Pratt?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral care, psychiatric evaluation, and stabilization for children and adolescents with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. Work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to plan and evaluate patient needs based on individual behaviors.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, while an advanced degree in human services and prior direct care experience are strongly preferred. Candidates must be available to work every other weekend.

Key Skills

Patient StabilizationPatient Needs PlanningCrisis Intervention

Psychiatry Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$424k
Typical market rent
$1,872/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
403b retirement match
Generous paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement