Mental Health Worker - The Horizon /4 N - Nights
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center offers a special track for Orthodox Jewish patients designed to enhance their comfort level during hospitalization. The inpatient unit is open to adults 18 years of age and over with general psychiatric disorders, and addresses the unique needs of patients requiring kosher meals and other cultural accommodations. A flexible schedule allows opportunities for religious observance. Be the eyes and ears of our expert clinical team as a Mental Health Worker. In this role, you'll observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and social behavior, reporting as necessary to the nursing team. Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, expertly intervening in times of anxiousness and assisting them with their daily activities. Record vital signs and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team. Many of our Mental Health Workers go on to become leaders in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and other areas. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in behavioral health patient management. This position works the full-time night shift (8 hrs./40 hrs. weekly) including Saturday and Sunday coverage at NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
- Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
- Demonstrate commitment to continual learning and successful completion of orientation
Nice To Haves
- Aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry.
- A college degree
- At least one year of psychiatry-related experience
Responsibilities
- Observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and social behavior.
- Report patient behavior as necessary to the nursing team.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Intervene in times of anxiousness.
- Assist patients with their daily activities.
- Record vital signs and other important clinical information.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Recognition for experience, education, and licensure
- Amazing benefits
- Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Dynamic environment that embraces every person
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
