Psychiatric Care Support Specialist

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,113,000 - 43,591,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Mental Health Associate to assist the Registered Nurse in direct patient care within the Psychiatry Care Center. The role includes supporting admissions, transfers and discharges, providing direct physical care and one-to-one observation, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment activities.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent, completion of a Basic Medical Assistant Skills Training Program (or equivalent with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Medical Assistant Skills Training Program (or equivalent) including EKG and Venipuncture skills.
• 1 year of satisfactory work performance as a Nurse’s Aide or Patient Care Associate preferred.
• Current Heart Saver Certification; BCLS acceptable alternative.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with selected procedures and tasks.
• Assist admissions, transfers and discharges per policy.
• Provide direct care and one-to-one observation under supervision.
• Assist with examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Ensure safety and document patient care activities.
• Support with crisis interventions and environmental safety rounds.

Skills

English proficiency

Crisis Prevention

CPR/First Aid

Healthcare experience

Nursing assistant experience

EKG/Phlebotomy

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Basic Medical Assistant Skills Training Program

Nurse’s Aide / Patient Care Assistant experience

Heart Saver Certification / BCLS

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Mental Health Associate to assist the Registered Nurse in direct patient care within the Psychiatry Care Center. The role includes supporting admissions, transfers and discharges, providing direct physical care and one-to-one observation, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment activities.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree or equivalent, completion of a Basic Medical Assistant Skills Training Program (or equivalent with