Mental Health Worker – Behavioral Health – Per Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•Westchester, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Experience the Essence of Who We Are: Patient-Centered Care. Unwavering Safety. Extraordinary Outcomes. For more than a century, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center has been a leader in compassionate, humanistic psychiatric care. As the first behavioral health facility recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction, we have set the standard for treating every patient with dignity, respect, and individualized care. Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our Magnet Recognition® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), reflecting the highest standards in nursing quality and patient safety. Today, our multidisciplinary teams continue to advance behavioral healthcare through evidence-based practices, proactive safety measures, and a culture centered on healing. Here, patient safety is everyone's responsibility, and every interaction is an opportunity to improve outcomes, foster recovery, and create a positive patient experience. Join a workplace where quality, compassion, and innovation come together to make a lasting impact. At NewYork-Presbyterian, a career as a Mental Health Worker means becoming an essential advocate for patient well-being and safety. Every day, you'll help create a secure, supportive, and therapeutic environment where patients can focus on recovery and healing. Working alongside some of the most respected clinicians in healthcare, you'll play a critical role in delivering person-centered care while helping patients and families navigate their behavioral health journey with confidence and dignity. Together, we are committed to improving lives, enhancing patient outcomes, and strengthening the communities we serve. As a Mental Health Worker, you will serve on the front lines of patient care, helping ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals receiving treatment. You will observe, assess, and document patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being, communicating important changes to the nursing and clinical teams to support timely interventions and quality care. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in behavioral health while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. This is a per diem position; providing all shifts coverage including weekends (Saturday/Sunday) for the NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association - AHA)
Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
Demonstrate commitment to continued learning & orientation completion

Nice To Haves

Aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry.
A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience

Responsibilities

Promote patient safety through vigilant observation, monitoring, and reporting.
Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery and reinforce patient-centered care.
Assist patients with daily activities while encouraging independence, dignity, and engagement in their treatment plans.
Recognize and respond appropriately to signs of distress, anxiety, or behavioral changes.
Record vital signs and other key clinical information that informs multidisciplinary treatment decisions.
Contribute to a culture of compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.