Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry

Location: White Plains, New York

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Description

Breakthrough Behavioral Health

Make It Possible at NewYork-Presbyterian

Launch your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Over a century ago, we introduced the world to moral psychiatric care. Today, our newly renovated inpatient unit, extended observation unit, outpatient, partial hospitalization program, comprehensive psychiatry emergency program and other programs make us a model center for patient-centered innovation. Together, we've built a healing haven for patients. Join us and experience Making It Possible.

Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry

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 for the ECT services and 11North. 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 Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy and other areas. Perform total care on patient's as needed. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in mental health patient management.

This is an 8 hrs full time position (6:30 am - 5:00) pm including weekend coverage at NewYork Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health.

• Preferred Criteria
• Minimum of one year experience in psychiatry or related field
• Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a nursing support position
• A College education

• Required Criteria
• A high school diploma
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association
• Strong communication skill and demonstrated commitment to continued learning

Successful Completion of 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.
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Salary Range

$30.65-$36.15/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.