Mental Health Worker - Dual Focus Unit - Full Time Nights

NewYork-Presbyterian; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY, is seeking a Mental Health Worker for the full-time night shift (11:30pm–8:00am). You will observe and document patients’ condition, report insights to the nursing staff, and support daily activities that promote healing and independence.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and excellent communication skills. Preferred is a college degree and at least one year in psychiatry or a related field; on-site work is required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients' physical, emotional, and social behaviors, and report key insights to the nursing staff.
• Build therapeutic relationships, provide support during moments of anxiety, and assist patients with daily activities that promote healing and independence.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Description

Help Drive the Success of Behavioral Health Reimagined

Gracie Square Hospital is a leading behavioral health facility in New York City providing comprehensive, personalized healthcare. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Pursue the following position and join us in building on our legacy of world‑class patient and family‑centered care by taking your career to the next level.

Mental Health Worker - Dual Focus - Full Time Nights

As a Mental Health Worker, you'll be the eyes and ears of our dedicated care team-observing and documenting patients' physical, emotional, and social behaviors, and reporting key insights to the nursing staff. You'll build therapeutic relationships, provide expert support during moments of anxiety, and assist patients with daily activities that promote healing and independence.

This is a full time, night shift position (11:30pm-8am), includes working rotating weekends.

Preferred Criteria

• College Degree
• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related medical field

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Excellent Communication Skills

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:

$24.71/Hourly

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