Mental Health Worker – Behavioral/Medical Health – 11N – Per Diem
About The Position
NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support patients receiving behavioral and medical health treatment. The role helps maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment and provides person-centered care in collaboration with nursing and clinical teams. The worker observes, assesses, and documents patients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being, and communicates significant changes to support timely interventions and quality care. This is a per diem position providing coverage across all shifts, including weekends and holidays, for the NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The role requires on-site presence, and employees should live within commuting distance. The listed salary is $32.25 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Maintain Basic Life Support certification.
- Demonstrate commitment to continued learning and completion of orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Aspiration to pursue a career or degree in psychiatry.
- Experience working with behavioral health patients in an acute care setting.
- A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience.
Responsibilities
- Promote patient safety through vigilant observation, monitoring, and reporting.
- Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery and patient-centered care.
- Assist patients with daily activities while encouraging independence, dignity, and engagement in treatment plans.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to signs of distress, anxiety, or behavioral changes.
- Record vital signs and other clinical information to inform multidisciplinary treatment decisions.
- Observe, assess, and document patients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Communicate important patient changes to nursing and clinical teams.
- Contribute to a culture of compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
