Mental Health Worker - In-Patient Units - Float Pool - Nights

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

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center in White Plains, NY is seeking a Mental Health Worker for In-Patient Units - Float Pool - Nights. You will observe, document, and support patients, helping keep a safe, therapeutic environment and partnering with nurses and clinicians to support recovery.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, BLS certification, commitment to ongoing learning, and a passion for person-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification required.
• Commitment to continued learning and orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient safety through observation, monitoring and reporting.
• Record vital signs and clinical information for treatment decisions.
• Build therapeutic relationships to support recovery and patient-centered care.
• Assist patients with daily activities while encouraging independence and engagement.
• Recognize and respond to signs of distress or behavioral changes.
• Collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to ensure timely interventions.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS certification (American Heart Association - AHA)

Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Location

White Plains, New York

Shift

Day Flex (United States of America)

Description

Experience the Essence of Who We Are: Patient-Centered Care. Unwavering Safety. Extraordinary Outcomes.

For more than a century, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center has been a leader in compassionate, humanistic psychiatric care. As the first behavioral health facility recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction , we have set the standard for treating every patient with dignity, respect, and individualized care. Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our Magnet Recognition® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), reflecting the highest standards in nursing quality and patient safety.

Today, our multidisciplinary teams continue to advance behavioral healthcare through evidence-based practices, proactive safety measures, and a culture centered on healing. Here, patient safety is everyone's responsibility, and every interaction is an opportunity to improve outcomes, foster recovery, and create a positive patient experience. Join a workplace where quality, compassion, and innovation come together to make a lasting impact.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, a career as a Mental Health Worker means becoming an essential advocate for patient well-being and safety. Every day, you'll help create a secure, supportive, and therapeutic environment where patients can focus on recovery and healing. Working alongside some of the most respected clinicians in healthcare, you'll play a critical role in delivering person-centered care while helping patients and families navigate their behavioral health journey with confidence and dignity.

Together, we are committed to improving lives, enhancing patient outcomes, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Mental Health Worker - In-Patient Units - Float Pool - Nights

As a Mental Health Worker, you will serve on the front lines of patient care, helping ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals receiving treatment. You will observe, assess, and document patients' physical, emotional, and social well-being, communicating important changes to the nursing and clinical teams to support timely interventions and quality care.

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.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in behavioral health while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

This is a full-time 8 hours, night 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 (American Heart Association - AHA)
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning & orientation completion

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.

Awards and Recognitions

• 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma - Glassdoor
• 2026 Best Place to Work - Glassdoor
• 2026 America's Best Large Employers - Forbes
• 2026 America's Best-In-State Employers - Forbes
• 2026 America's Dream Employers - Forbes
• 2026 America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community - Newsweek
• 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld
• 2025 Great Place to Work Certified
• 2025 Best Employers for Women - Forbes
• 2025 Companies that Care - People
• 2025 America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$30.65-$36.15/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities