Mental Health Worker - Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit
Listed compensation
$19.36–$28.70 /hr
The week · per this posting
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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.
This is a part-time, 24 hours/week position that requires availability to work 12 hours shifts (7pm-7am) and every other weekend.
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 $19.36 minimum to $28.70 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
You will assist in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role involves providing direct care and support within a specialized inpatient neuropsychiatric unit.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, with an advanced degree in a human services field strongly preferred. Candidates should have availability for 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend.
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | healthcare median $50k (middle half $43k–$81k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maryland index 105.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| healthcare listings in Maryland | 33 active | 2,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| healthcare pay trend | −19.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
