Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health Inpatient Units - Per Diem
About The Position
Experience the Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is at Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction. At NewYork-Presbyterian, Mental Health Worker is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our team member dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. Now, you have the opportunity to join us. Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health Inpatient Units - Per Diem 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. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management. This position works the per diem all shifts including weekends (Sat + Sun) at 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
- Communicate and write fluently in the English language
- Demonstrate commitment to continued learning
- Successful completion of orientation (in-person first two weeks upon hire)
Nice To Haves
- A college degree
- At least one year of psychiatry-related experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
