Mental Health Worker Child and Adolescent Unit

About the role

At Sheppard Pratt, a mental health worker supports patients in a child and adolescent unit under the close supervision of a licensed nurse. Extended clinical orientation and training begin immediately following the first day of employment through Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department. Full-time, part-time, and as-needed (PRN) positions are available, with flexible 8- and 12-hour shifts.

Opportunities are available at the Towson hospital campus across inpatient units: Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit, Towson Adolescent Male Crisis Stabilization Unit, Towson Adolescent Mood Disorders Unit, Towson Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatric Unit, and Towson Child Unit.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• An advanced degree in a human services field, either in progress or already obtained, is strongly preferred.
• Past direct care or related experience is strongly preferred.
• For most positions, availability to work every other weekend is required.

Benefits

• 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.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

How to apply

Apply directly on CazVid.

Key facts

• Full-time, part-time, and as-needed (PRN) positions are available.
• Flexible 8- and 12-hour shifts are offered.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An advanced degree in a human services field and past direct care or related experience are strongly preferred.