Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit

The Adolescent Female Crisis Stabilization Unit is a 22 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.This is a part-time, on-call position that requires availability to work 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am) and every other weekend. 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 $19.06 minimum to $22.95 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!