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Sheppard Pratt
Mental Health Worker - Child Unit Towson
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A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,367 / year median in Maryland
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Mental Health Worker - Child Unit Towson Sheppard Pratt - 3.2 Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $20.00 - $28.25 an hour 19 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description The Child Unit is a 20-bed unit that provides rapid assessment and stabilization for children ages 5 to 11 for whom inpatient care is appropriate for safety and structure due to severity of condition and for safe medical management. This is a full-time position working 7pm - 7:30 am and every other weekend. What to expect. Under the close supervision of a licensed nurse, you will play an essential role in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on individual behaviors and conditions. To prepare for the responsibilities of this role, you will begin extended clinical orientation and training immediately following your first day of employment through Sheppard Pratt's Clinical Education Department. 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.