Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

5d • $31 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Worker supports the clinical team by observing and documenting patients’ physical, emotional, and social behavior and reporting relevant information to the nursing team. The role involves maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients, intervening when patients experience anxiety, and assisting with daily activities for ECT services and 11North. The worker records vital signs and other clinical information, performs total care as needed, and contributes to the multidisciplinary team’s care of patients. This position is based at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health in White Plains, New York, and requires on-site presence. It is an eight-hour full-time position with a stated schedule of 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and weekend coverage.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning.
• Successful completion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in psychiatry or a related field.
• Prior experience in a nursing support position.
• College education.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients’ physical, emotional, and social behavior.
• Report relevant observations to the nursing team.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Intervene when patients experience anxiety.
• Assist patients with daily activities for ECT services and 11North.
• Record vital signs and other important clinical information.
• Perform total care for patients as needed.
• Provide information to the multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED