Direct Care Asst II, CI *REPOST*

Spring Grove Hospital Center is the largest psychiatric hospital operated by the State of Maryland, with 377 beds. Located in Catonsville—a community previously named by Money Magazine as one of the best places to live—our 180-acre wooded campus offers a college-like setting, conveniently near DC, Baltimore, and BWI airport. Our mission is to provide quality mental health services to patients from across the state.

About the role

This position assists in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients in a 24-hour inpatient facility, performing duties at a full-performance level under general supervision from a Registered Nurse or designee. The role does not involve supervision of others and requires working 2 weekends per month. Responsibilities include driving and escorting patients to appointments, meals, recreational activities, or other locations as directed.

Employees in this classification must obtain a valid Maryland state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients in a 24-hour inpatient setting.
• Perform duties under general supervision from a Registered Nurse or designee.
• Work 2 weekends per month.
• Drive and escort patients to appointments, meals, recreational activities, or other locations as directed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of experience assisting in the care, treatment, habilitation, or rehabilitation of patients and/or clients who are aged, physically ill, have behavioral health diagnoses, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities in treatment facilities or community-based programs.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, or completion of a Board of Nursing-approved Nursing Assistant training program and certification within 60 days of hire (prior to performing delegated nursing tasks).
• Valid Maryland state driver’s license (required for driving duties).
• Some positions may require a Geriatric Aide certificate (for facilities providing long-term care for the aged).
• Some positions may require operation of vans, necessitating a specific motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.
• Some positions may require current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Successful completion of a direct care training course or examination approved by the hiring facility prior to permanent appointment.
• Ability to be reached by telephone for call-in duties.
• Subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09.

Notes:

• Additional experience in direct patient or client care may substitute year-for-year for the required education.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Hospital Corpsman classifications or Health Care Specialist and Medical Services specialty codes may substitute year-for-year for the required experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package (medical, vision, prescription, and dental).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (for childcare and healthcare expenses).
• 11 paid holidays and 6 personal days annually.
• Generous leave benefits (annual leave, 15 sick days).
• Pension and retirement savings plans.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flexible work schedules (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free mass transit (Baltimore metro area).
• Training and professional development opportunities.

View the full list of State of Maryland benefits.