Mental Health Worker - Retreat

PRN opportunity

Expected to work between the hours of 7am-3:30pm, 3pm-11pm and 12am - 8:30am as needed including alternating weekends.

Towson, Md: In-person

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.

Human Services related degree or past direct care or related experience strongly preferred.

The Retreatat Sheppard Prattconsists of a 22-bed residential program nationally renowned for expert care. The Retreat is designed for patients seeking a comprehensive evaluation and intensive treatment experience in a psychotherapeutic milieu, unencumbered by the payment policies of third parties in order to give our residents a chance to make meaningful progress toward recovery.

This is a PRN opportunity that includes alternating weekends.

The Retreat offers an elegantly appointed settingin a specially renovated space on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Towson (Baltimore County). Residents stayfor an intermediate length of several weeks to several months.  The Retreat embodies a multi-disciplinary treatment approach to a variety of psychiatric conditions that can be treated safely and effectively in a voluntary, unlocked environment. These psychiatric conditions may include mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders including substance-use disorders.

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 every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
• Must be available to attend 7 day mandatory clinical orientation training: Thursday, Friday and the following Monday through Friday (excluding Saturday & Sunday), 8:00am-4:30pm each day.
• In addition to the 7 day clinical orientation, you will be required to complete a 4 week unit orientation.  During this time you will be required to work 3 day shifts per week.
• A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
• Depending on assignment, must possess valid driver's license at time of appointment and must meet Sheppard Pratt requirements to operate a vehicle.

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