Mental Health Worker- Thought Disorders Unit
Elkridge, MD - USA
Job Summary
Schedule: 36 hours per week 7pm to 7am (every other weekend required) Job Location Type: In Person
The Harbor Unit is a 17-bed unit on our Baltimore/Washington Campus in Howard County that serves adults 18 and older with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses including mood disorders anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders. The inpatient treatment focus is on crisis stabilization and medication management by a psychiatrist with an average length of stay of between five and 10 days.
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.
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.
Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED. Human Services related degree or past direct care or related experience strongly preferred.
- Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
- All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following your first day of employment.
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Required Experience:
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About Company
Sheppard Pratt offers inpatient, outpatient, home-based, school, and residential programs. Our programs and mental health services make healing a reality.