Summer Mental Health Worker – Day/Evenings – Rotating shift

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your behavioral health career at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Over a century ago, New York-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Building on our legacy of world-class patient- and family-centered care, we were the first behavioral health hospital in the nation to be formally named by Planetree Inc. as "Gold Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care™. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction Summer Mental Health Worker – Day/Evenings – Rotating shift Our Summer Mental Health Worker program provides an opportunity for college students, pursuing careers in the mental health field to gain experience in an inpatient psychiatry setting. Be the eyes and ears of our expert clinical team as a Summer Mental Health Worker in one of our specialized units. 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, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and other areas. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in psychiatry & behavioral health. This is a full-time, nine-week program running from June 2026 - August 2026 on a rotating schedule of day and evening (7:00 am - 11:30 pm) including weekend (Sat + Sun) shifts at our NewYork - Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health in White Plains, NY. Please note that 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. __________________ 2024 “Great Place To Work Certified” 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Nursing Professional Development (NPD) two - weeks orientation

Nice To Haves

College student pursuing a degree in psychiatry, nursing, social work or a related field

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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