Mental Health Worker - Psychiatry - Temporary - FT - Days
About The Position
Launch your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and discover why we're the nation's #4-ranked center for Psychiatry (U.S. News & World Report). Over a century ago, we introduced the world to moral psychiatric care. Today, our specialized Women's Health Unit, NIMH-funded Eating Disorders Program, groundbreaking Kosher Unit for specific spiritual and dietary needs, 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. 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 Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other areas. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management. This is a full time 7am-3:!5pm day shift position with rotating weekends at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and current CPR Training from the American Heart Association are required
- At least 6 months of direct patient care experience
- all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
- NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidates aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry.
- A college degree.
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
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
