Mental Health Specialist, Adult Day Hopsital

Posting Details Posted on October 16, 2026 Locations Hospital - Towson Towson, MD 21204, USA On-site Hourly Range: $20.95 USD to $31.45 USD Direct Care Full-Time Requisition #: MENTA013160 Description Scheduled: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Location: In Person A day hospital is a psychiatric program you attend during weekdays, returning to the comfort of home in the evenings and on weekends. It is a less intensive level of care than inpatient but provides more support than an outpatient setting. Many people we serve find that day hospital treatment is a helpful step down from inpatient care before returning to daily life or that it is an effective intensity of treatment to help avoid an inpatient stay. At a Sheppard Pratt day hospital, care consists of both individual and group treatment. The Day Hospitals are group-based programs. Patients attend multiple group therapeutic sessions throughout the day. Day Hospitals are located on the Towson and Baltimore Washington Campus for Sheppard Pratt. Treatment offerings at Sheppard Pratt’s Day Hospitals include: Family meeting/collaborative care with family, friends, and/or significant others Group treatment, which can include modalities like: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Medication Education, Recreation/activity, Psychoeducation Supportive counseling Treatment planning Aftercare planning What to expect Facilitate psychoeducational groups within the programming day. Perform patient interviews and observations of patients struggling with mental health issues. Collects data from these sessions that can be used to develop a treatment plan for the patient. Participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors. Provide direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan. Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures. Monitor vital signs, as assigned. Complete all documentation so that it is legible, accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with Hospital & program standards. Complete all documentation so that it is legible, accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with Hospital & program standards. Participate in the evaluation of program effectiveness and efficiency and works to ensure continuous improvements in the quality of services. Participate in in-service programs and workshops and incorporates content into performance. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes in work assignments and work environment. Suggest ways in which the unit/program can maintain and improve safety. 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. An extended clinical orientation led by Sheppard Pratt’s Clinical Education Department to prepare you for the responsibilities of your role. A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions 403b retirement match Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous mileage reimbursement program The pay range for this position is $20.95 minimum to $31.45 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience. What we need from you Work requires the ability to read and follow up on documentation in the patient’s record, written and oral communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively and maintain documentation, and basic computer usage skills. Work requires bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, social work, a related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred, or HS/GED and 5 or more years of relevant experience internal to Sheppard Pratt. Work requires demonstrated competency in basic patient care methods, procedures, and techniques, as well as specialized skills, procedures, and techniques required for working with the psychiatric population - acquired through Hospital-provided training. Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sheppard Pratt