Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health - Electroconvulsive Therapy/ECT- Per -Diem

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

16h • $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Experience the Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is at Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-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. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program. It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction. At NewYork-Presbyterian, Mental Health Worker is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our team members dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. Now, you have the opportunity to join us. Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health - Electroconvulsive Therapy/ECT- Per -Diem 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. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management. This is a perdiem position at NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• Communication skills
• Successful completion of orientation
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidates aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry.
• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED