Patient Advocate; Towson, Four Shifts

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: PATIE
010923

• Posted :
  January 13, 2026
• Full-Time

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

Responsibilities:

The Patient Advocate serves as the primary point of contact for the identification, management, and resolution of assigned complaints, grievances, and requests communicated by and/or on behalf of the populations served by Sheppard Pratt.

The Patient Advocate engages with the patient/patient representative to assure protection of patient rights, facilitate communication between patients and staff, educate patients (or secure appropriate resources to do so) on the topic of their concern so that matters are resolved in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory requirements.

This role will require occasional travel to our Baltimore Washington Hospital in Elkridge, Maryland.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology, counseling, nursing, or related health services field of study
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  • Master’s degree preferred.
• Work requires 3 years of hospital experience in order to gain comprehensive knowledge of clinical documentation requirements; knowledge of the law regulations pertaining to patients’ rights; general knowledge in the requirements and review processes of TJC, CMS, and state regulatory agencies; demonstrated experience in researching and preparing for audits/reviews. Broad knowledge of treatment of psychiatric populations preferred.
  • Experience in healthcare advocacy and/or clinical role is preferred.

Hours:

• Four 10-hour shifts (9a-7p) with weekend rotation (approx. 1 per month)
• If interested, working weekends and 2 additional weekdays will also be considered

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• 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)

The pay range for this position is $54,074.18 minimum to $83,510.75 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

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