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Sheppard Pratt
Amesbury, Massachusetts

Mental Health Worker, Child and Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38k-$57k

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Job Description

PRN, variety of shifts

This position is being recruited and hired by Sheppard Pratt Solutions on behalf of Beverly Hospital - a Sheppard Pratt Partner. This role will be based at Beverly Hospital in Amesbury, MA. Backed by Sheppard Pratt - the nation's largest private, nonprofit behavioral health provider - Sheppard Pratt Solutions partners with community hospitals to expand access to high-quality mental healthcare, bringing essential services closer to those in need.

Learn about our child and adolescent psychiatry services

Learn about Sheppard Pratt.

What to expect.

Under the supervision of the nurse manager, you will provide patient-centered care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Delivering empathetic care by maintaining calm, courteous, and thoughtful interactions with patients and families.
  • Responding to patient inquiries and concerns while adhering to confidentiality policies.
  • Maintaining an organized, safe, and therapeutic treatment space.
  • Contributing to evidence-based assessment and therapeutic interventions.
  • Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Accurately documenting patient care activities, including treatment planning and therapeutic interventions.

What you’ll get from us.

As an employee of Sheppard Pratt, you will be supported by 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

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

Required

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Familiarity with children and adolescent assessment.

Preferred

  • An advanced degree in a human services field.
  • Experience working with children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.

Why Sheppard Pratt Solutions?

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

The Mental Health Worker provides patient-centered care in an inpatient setting, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents. Responsibilities include documenting patient activities, assisting with treatment planning, and maintaining empathetic communication with patients and families.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and familiarity with child and adolescent assessment. An advanced degree in a human services field and prior inpatient experience are preferred.

Key Skills

Inpatient careDocumentationSafety managementCrisis intervention

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Amesbury

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$659k≈ 17.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,440/mo≈ 76% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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 tuition reimbursement program
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