Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings

NewYork-Presbyterian; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Mental Health Worker for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in the Psychiatry/Medicine department. You will observe and document patients, maintain a therapeutic relationship, and assist with daily activities for ECT services and the 11North unit.

This evening shift role runs Monday–Friday 3:30 pm–12:00 am with weekend coverage at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related field.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to learning.
• Basic Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and document patients’ physical, emotional and social behavior; report to nursing team.
• Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients and intervene during anxious times.
• Record vital signs and clinical information for the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide total care on patients as needed and support ECT services and 11North.

Skills

Psychiatry experience

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Description:

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Mental Health Worker- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings

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 position works the evening shifts for the ECT Services and the Inpatient services, Monday - Friday 3:30 pm - 12:00 am including weekend (Sat & Sun) coverage at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical.

Preferred Criteria

• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related field
• Ideal candidateswill have prior experience in a nursing support position
• ACollege education

Required Criteria

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

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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