Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings

HealthcareIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.65-$36.15/hr

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day (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/Medicine - 11N - Evenings

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 position works the evening shifts for the ECT Services and the Inpatient services, Monday - Friday 3:30 pm - 12:00 am including weekend (Sat & Sun) coverage at NewYork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Mental Health Worker will observe and document patient behavior while providing support for daily activities and clinical procedures. They act as a vital link for the multidisciplinary team by recording clinical information and intervening during periods of patient anxiety.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. At least one year of experience in psychiatry or a nursing support role is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient observationClinical documentationVital signs monitoringTherapeutic relationship buildingCrisis interventionMental health support

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 ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the healthcare market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$64k–$75khealthcare median $284k (middle half $240k–$315k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
healthcare listings in New York111 active2,102 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
healthcare pay trend−20.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Worker - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Psychiatry/Medicine - 11N - Evenings at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.