Evening Mental Health Worker (Float Pool)

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Evening shift (Float Pool). You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients on their recovery journey.

You will observe, assess, and document patients’ wellbeing, communicate changes to nursing and clinical teams, and assist with daily activities while promoting independence and dignity. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification; candidates

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates aspire to careers in social work or psychiatry.
• 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 reinforce patient-centered care.
• Assist patients with daily activities while encouraging independence, dignity, and engagement in their treatment plans.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to signs of distress, anxiety, or behavioral changes.
• Record vital signs and other key clinical information that informs multidisciplinary treatment decisions.
• Contribute to a culture of compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains, NY is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Evening shift (Float Pool). You will help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and support patients on their recovery journey.

You will observe, assess, and document patients’ wellbeing, communicate changes to nursing and clinical teams, and assist with daily activities while promoting independence and dignity. Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification; candidates