Mental Health Worker - 3RE - Full Time Nights
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support its behavioral health patients and clinical team. The role involves observing and documenting patients’ physical, emotional, and social behavior and reporting observations to the nursing team as necessary. The Mental Health Worker maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, intervenes when patients experience anxiousness, assists with daily activities, and records vital signs and other important clinical information for the multidisciplinary team. The position offers frontline experience in mental health patient management. This is a full-time night shift position, 11:00 PM–7:15 AM, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital, with rotating weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Current CPR training from the American Heart Association.
- At least 6 months of direct patient care experience.
Nice To Haves
- Aspiration to pursue a career or degree in social work or psychiatry.
- College degree.
Responsibilities
- Observe and document patients’ physical, emotional, and social behavior.
- Report patient observations to the nursing team as necessary.
- Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Intervene when patients experience anxiousness.
- Assist patients with daily activities.
- Record vital signs and other important clinical information for the multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay that recognizes experience, education, and licensure.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
