Mental Health Worker - Adolescent Unit (2N) - Part- Time - Nights

nyp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Mental Health Worker for the Adolescent Unit (2N) at White Plains operates on a part-time night shift (11:00 pm - 7:30 am). You will observe and document patients' behavior, maintain a therapeutic relationship, and assist with daily activities, reporting to the nursing team.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification (AHA) with ongoing maintenance; a college degree in social work or psychiatry is preferred, with at least one year of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification (AHA) required; ongoing maintenance of BLS.
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification.
• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and social behavior, reporting to the nursing team.
• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients, intervening when anxious and assisting with daily activities.
• Record vital signs and other important clinical information for the multidisciplinary team.
• Gain frontline experience in mental health patient management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)

Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification

College degree in social work or psychiatry

Job description

Location
White Plains, New York

Shift:
Night (United States of America)

Description:
Experience the Essence of Who We Are,
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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 - Adolescent Unit (2N) - Part- Time | Nights

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 part-time 30 hrs per week/nights shift position (11:00 pm - 7:30 am), includes working rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday) for the NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health.

Preferred Criteria

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

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning & orientation completion

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

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.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:
$30.65-$36.15/Hourly

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