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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Mental Health Worker, Child and Adolescent Unit- Towson MD

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$19.06-$22.95/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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:

  • Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit, Towson
  • Adolescent Male Crisis Stabilization Unit, Towson
  • Adolescent Mood Disorders Unit, Towson
  • Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit, Towson
  • Child Unit, 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, much 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 their first day of employment.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, though an advanced degree in a human services field, either in progress or obtained, is strongly preferred. Past direct care or related experience is also strongly preferred for most positions.

Key Skills

Patient Needs AssessmentBehavioral ObservationTeam CollaborationPatient Care Planning

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).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
40%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • 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 program
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous mileage reimbursement program