Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) within the Psychiatry department in White Plains. You will support the clinical team by observing and documenting patients’ behavior, reporting to the nursing team, and assisting with daily activities for ECT services and 11North.

Strong communication, documentation skills, and teamwork are essential. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required; prior psychiatry or nursing support

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related field.
• Prior experience in nursing support position preferred.
• High school diploma and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients' physical, emotional and social behavior and report to the nursing team.
• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and assist with daily activities for ECT services and 11North.

Skills

Strong communication

Observation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

College education preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Location

White Plains, New York

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Summary

Launch your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Over a century ago, we introduced the world to moral psychiatric care. Today, our newly renovated inpatient unit, extended observation unit, outpatient, partial hospitalization program, comprehensive psychiatry emergency program and other programs make us a model center for patient-centered innovation. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Join us and experience Making It Possible.

Position

Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry

Key Responsibilities

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 for the ECT services and 11North. Record vital signs and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team. Many of our Mental Health Workers go on to become leaders in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other areas. Perform total care on patient's as needed. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management. This is an 8 hrs full time position (6:30 am - 5:00 pm) including weekend coverage at NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health.

Preferred Criteria

• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related field
• Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a nursing support position
• A College education

Required Criteria

• A high school diploma
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong communication skill and demonstrated commitment to continued learning
• Successful completion of orientation

Benefits

Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Job Details

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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Salary Range

Salary Range: $30.65-$36.15/Hourly

Company Information

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Over 2 million patient visits a year. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center.