Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Female Crisis Unit
Sheppard Pratt · Towson, MD · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$19.36/hrFull-time
Job Location Type: In Person
About the Role
The Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit is a 20-bed unit for the multi-disciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of adolescent female patients. Discharge planning emphasizes movement to day hospital or outpatient care as soon as the crisis has been stabilized.
Schedule
- 36 hours per week, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Must be available to work every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
Responsibilities
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Human Services related degree or past direct care or related experience strongly preferred
All new clinical staff will begin their extended clinical orientation/training immediately following the first day of employment.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $19.36 minimum to $28.70 maximum. Pay is determined by years and level of related experience, among other factors.