Psychiatric Social Health Tech

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Social Health Technician to join their dedicated team. This entry-level role is vital in providing support to patients in a hospital setting. You will assist with daily living activities and participate in therapeutic programs aimed at improving patients' mental health. With a commitment to high-quality care, this organization values integrity and compassion, ensuring that every team member plays a crucial role in enhancing patient well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts Programs

Qualifications

• Experience assisting patients with daily living and therapeutic activities.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and therapeutic activities.
• Observe and report on patients' physical and mental states.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Activities

Communication Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

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NYC Health + Hospitals provided pay range

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Base pay range

$41,370.00/yr - $41,370.00/yr

Marketing Statement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a Professional Nurse or other assigned professional staff member, performs functions related to assisting patients with daily living activities and participates as a member of a health care team in implementing appropriate therapeutic activities. Acts in compliance with health care system and all relevant regulatory policies.

Examples Of Typical Tasks

• Observes patient’s physical condition, mental state and social behavior and reports to team leader or Nurse-in charge and provides individual nursing care for patients who are acutely ill, either physically or emotionally.
• Participates in planning and implementing an orientation program for new patients. Gathers information for intake, social histories, referrals and related purposes which would augment the understanding of cases.
• Participates in planning and implementing daily living activities on the ward for patients and contributes to the development of a therapeutic ward environment.
• Assists in planning and implementing therapeutic activities with groups of hospitalized psychiatric patients and encourages client involvement in various individual and group activities as part of planned treatment programs.
• May perform functions and activities of the basic Nurse’s Aide in support of the above tasks and other related work, as assigned.
• Reports observations pertaining to patient’s behavior, physical condition and activities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of satisfactory experience assisting patients with daily living and therapeutic activities and performing other related functions in a hospital or a health care setting; and
• Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title.
  
  

Department Preferences

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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