Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health Inpatient Units - Per Diem

Mental Health Worker - Behavioral Health Inpatient Units - Per Diem

Experience the Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is at Our Core

Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Today, top talented nurses continue to use compassionate, evidence-based practices in the best Psychiatry program. It's a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction.

At NewYork-Presbyterian, Mental Health Worker is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our team members dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You'll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. Now, you have the opportunity to join us.

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. Record vital signs and other important clinical information, as an important resource for the multidisciplinary team. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management.

This position works the per diem all shifts requirements including weekends (Sat + Sun) at NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.

Preferred Criteria

• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• Communicate and write fluently in the English language
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning
• Successful completion of two weeks in-person 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.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$32.25/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 for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.