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Mental Health Worker, General Adult Unit

Sheppard Pratt

Elkridge, MDFull-time$19.36–28.7/hrPosted todayStill listed today

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At a glance

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

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Job overview

The Mental Health Worker supports adult patients with psychiatric disorders on the General Adult Unit, a 17-bed unit at Sheppard Pratt’s Baltimore/Washington Campus. The role provides direct patient care under a professional nurse’s direction and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The schedule is 36 hours per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend required. New clinical staff receive extended orientation and training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Needs Assessment, nice to haveDirect Patient Care, nice to haveTherapeutic Environment Support, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredHuman Services Related Degree, nice to haveDirect Care or Related Experience, nice to haveEvery Other Weekend Availability, required

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Schedule: 36 hours per week, 7pm to 7am (Every other weekend required) | Location: In Person

The General Adult Unit is a 17-bed unit located on our Baltimore/Washington Campus that serves adult patients ages 18 and older who suffer from one or more psychiatric disorders. We treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders on this unit, including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis.

What to expect.

  • 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.

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 $28 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.

  • 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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How this job compares

Set against the 3,457 open Patient Care jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$19.36–28.7/hr
  • Maryland median$20–29/hr20 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–34/hr1,992 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.03/hr, is close to the Maryland median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the middle half of Patient Care hourly ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Patient Care jobs in Maryland and 3,457 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
Patient Care postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (893 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,036 of the 3,457 open Patient Care jobs (59%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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