Mental Health Worker - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings
About The Position
Launch your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Over a century ago, we introduced the world to moral psychiatric care. Today, our newly renovated inpatient unit, extended observation unit, outpatient, partial hospitalization program, comprehensive psychiatry emergency program and other programs make us a model center for patient-centered innovation. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Join us, and experience Making It Possible. Mental Health Worker - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings 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. Perform total care on patient's as needed. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management. This position is evening shift, Monday - Friday 3:30pm - 12am and every other weekend shift at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Requirements
- A high school diploma
- Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
- Strong communication skill, including speaking and writing English language.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning
- Successful completion of orientation (2 weeks)
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related field
- Prior experience in a nursing support
- A College education
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.
- Perform total care on patient's as needed.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
