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Mental Health Worker Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Unit

Sheppard Pratt

Towson, MDFull-time$19.36–28.7/hrPosted 4w agoStill listed 6 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 role involves planning patient needs, delivering direct care, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment while working 36 hours per week on a rotating weekend schedule.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Needs PlanningDirect Patient CareTherapeutic Environment Management

Qualifications

HS Diploma/GEDHuman Services Related Degree or Past Direct Care or Related ExperienceMust Be Available to Work 36 Hours Per Week and Every Other Weekend

Full job description

36 hours/week, 7am-7:30pm 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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