Mental Health Worker - Child & Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit

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!

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