Psychiatric Care Support Specialist

Mount Sinai; United States; Sur place; USD 38 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mount Sinai is seeking a Mental Health Associate to support Registered Nurses in providing direct care to psychiatric patients in the Psychiatry Care Center. The role includes assisting with admissions, rounds, safety checks and patient transport to ensure a therapeutic and safe environment.

You will participate in de-escalation, crisis interventions, and documentation for nursing care, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Assists nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and tasks.
• Provides direct physical care and one-to-one observation.
• Participates in crisis interventions and safety monitoring.
• Assists with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Communicates with patients, families and visitors under supervision.
• Documents care and reports to the nurse.

Responsabilités

• Assist with securing patient safety and de-escalation during crises.
• Assist in transporting patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Take and record vital signs per policy.
• Support group activities and unit programming.
• Assist with patient examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Maintain clean and safe patient areas and equipment.

Description du poste

Mount Sinai is seeking a Mental Health Associate to support Registered Nurses in providing direct care to psychiatric patients in the Psychiatry Care Center. The role includes assisting with admissions, rounds, safety checks and patient transport to ensure a therapeutic and safe environment.

You will participate in de-escalation, crisis interventions, and documentation for nursing care, while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and maintaining patient confidentiality.