Posted 17h ago

Mental Health Worker Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit

@ Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland, United States
$19-$23/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:planning care, providing care, maintaining safety
Requirements Summary:HS diploma/GED required; human services degree or direct care experience preferred. Must be available for 36 hrs/week, 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm) and every other weekend; new staff complete extended clinical orientation.
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The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit is a specialized inpatient unit for the psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of adults with co-occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. This is a 6-bed unit that offers a behavioral approach to care for these dually diagnosed adults.

This is a full-time, 36 hours/week position that requires availability to work 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm) and every other weekend. 

As a Mental Health Worker you will: 

  • Participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors.
  • Provide direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurse.
  • Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures.

Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED.  Human Services related degree or past direct care, or related experience strongly preferred.
  • Must be available to work 36 hours per week and every other weekend.
  • All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment. 

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.

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