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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Mental Health Worker, In

Behavioral HealthIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.06-$22.95/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

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.

Whether you’re seeking a full-time, part-time, or as-needed (PRN) position, we have flexible options including 8- and 12-hour shifts. Apply today and connect with a recruiter to find the perfect fit-location, unit, and shift tailored to you.

We have opportunities at our Towson hospital campus across diverse inpatient

units:

  • Co-Occurring Disorders Unit, Towson
  • Crisis Stabilization Unit, Towson
  • Geropsychiatric Unit, Towson
  • Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit, Towson
  • Thought Disorders Unit, Towson
  • Young Adult Unit, Towson
  • The Center for Eating Disorders, Towson

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

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.

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, must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

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

Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, the worker will play an essential role in planning and evaluating patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions. Employees begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately following employment through the Clinical Education Department.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, though an advanced degree in a human services field is strongly preferred. Past direct care or related experience is also strongly preferred, and most positions require availability to work every other weekend.

Key Skills

Patient Needs AssessmentBehavioral ObservationClinical TrainingCo-Occurring Disorders ManagementGeropsychiatric CareIntellectual Disabilities SupportAutism SupportThought Disorders ManagementEating Disorders Treatment Support

Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Physician roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • 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

Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
403b Retirement Match
Generous PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement