Mental Health Worker - Evenings - 9 Garden North Psychiatry - Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Listed compensation
$29.19-$30.96/hr
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Job Description
Location: New York, New York
Shift: Evening (United States of America)
Description
Breakthrough Behavioral Health:
Mental Health Worker - Psychiatry - 9GN - FT - Evenings
Launch your behavioral health career at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and discover why we're the nation's #4-ranked center for Psychiatry (U.S. News & World Report). Over a century ago, we introduced the world to moral psychiatric care.
Today, our specialized Women's Health Unit, NIMH-funded Eating Disorders Program, groundbreaking Kosher Unit for specific spiritual and dietary needs, 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.
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 is a full time 3pm-11pm evening shift position with rotating weekends at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.
Preferred Criteria
Ideal candidates aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry.
A college degree.
- Required Criteria
- A high school diploma and current CPR Training from the American Heart Association are required
- At least 6 months of direct patient care experience
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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- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$29.19-$30.96/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.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Worker observes and documents patients' physical, emotional, and social behaviors while reporting findings to the nursing team. They also maintain therapeutic relationships, assist with daily activities, and record vital signs for the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma, current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, and at least 6 months of direct patient care experience. A college degree is preferred, particularly for those pursuing careers in social work or psychiatry.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Healthcare Professional Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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