Mental Health Worker - Geriatrics Unit - 4S - Day-Evenings - Rotating Shift

Location

White Plains, New York

Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Description:

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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). 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 member 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.

Mental Health Worker - Geriatrics Unit - 4S - Day/Evenings - Rotating Shift

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. Many of our Mental Health Workers go on to become leaders in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and other areas. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management.

This position works the day/evenings rotating shift (7:00 am - 11:30pm) including weekends at NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.

Preferred Criteria

• A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience
• Ideal candidates aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry.

Required Criteria

• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of orientation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$25.75-$32.89/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.