The Retreat at Sheppard Pratt consists 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.

The Retreat offers an elegantly appointed setting in a specially renovated space on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Towson (Baltimore County). Residents stay for 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.

Individualized treatment consists of the following elements:

Psychopharmacological interventions Intensive individual psychotherapy and family therapy Group therapy including DBT, psychodynamics, recreation therapy, art therapy, Eastern movement and meditative practices, and other evidence-based group therapies Co-occurring Program as indicated for some individuals

As a Registered Nurse at The Retreat you will perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including:

 Participating in assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.  Administering medical treatment as prescribed by physician  Teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients and their families  Providing day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff  Documenting and reporting patient progress to treatment team  Transporting residents to appointments and activities on and off campus  Conducting therapeutic groups for residents  Attending to emergency codes throughout hospital

Requirements:

 Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or compact state) at time of appointment and continuously while in position.  Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting preferred.  Must be available to work day and evening shifts on weekdays as well as every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).  Must be eligible for a Sheppard Pratt driver's license in order to transport patients as needed.  If you have 2 or more points on your driving record you may not qualify for this license. AHA CPR required before first day of employment