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Mental Health Worker Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit

Sheppard Pratt

Towson, MDFull-time$19.36–28.7/hrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.36–28.7/hr
Location
Towson, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit is a specialized inpatient unit providing psychiatric evaluation, stabilization, and treatment for adults with co‑occurring developmental and psychiatric disorders. The Mental Health Worker participates in planning patient needs, provides direct patient care under a nurse’s direction, and helps maintain a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CareTherapeutic Environment Management

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GEDHuman Services Related Degree or Past Direct Care Experience

Full job description

36 hours/week, 7pm-7:30am and every other weekend | In Person in Towson, MD

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.

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 $19.36 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.

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