Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings
About The Position
The Mental Health Worker supports patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) services and care on the 11North inpatient unit at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical. The role observes and documents patients’ physical, emotional, and social behavior and reports relevant information to the nursing team. It involves maintaining therapeutic relationships, intervening when patients experience anxiousness, assisting with daily activities, providing total care as needed, and recording vital signs and other clinical information for the multidisciplinary team. The position offers frontline experience in mental health patient management and works evening hours Monday through Friday, with weekend coverage.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.
- Strong communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning.
- Successful completion of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in psychiatry or a related field.
- Prior experience in a nursing support position.
- College education.
Responsibilities
- Observe and document patients’ physical, emotional, and social behavior.
- Report relevant observations to the nursing team.
- Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Intervene when patients experience anxiousness.
- Assist patients with daily activities for ECT services and 11North.
- Record vital signs and other important clinical information.
- Perform total care for patients as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits supporting employees and their families.
- 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
