Evening Mental Health Worker – Float Pool, Patient-Centered Care

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Float Pool in the evening shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm). You will observe, assess, and document patients’ wellbeing, support daily activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and a commitment to ongoing learning. This full-time position requires on-site work with rotating weekends, offering comprehensive benefits and a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association).
• Maintain Basic Life Support certification.
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning & orientation completion.
• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience (preferred).

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.

Skills

Patient safety

Therapeutic relationships

Observation & documentation

Daily living support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree in social work or related field (preferred)

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in White Plains is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the Float Pool in the evening shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm). You will observe, assess, and document patients’ wellbeing, support daily activities, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and a commitment to ongoing learning. This full-time position requires on-site work with rotating weekends, offering comprehensive benefits and a