Mental Health Worker

Northwell

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northwell as a Mental Health Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

out personal hygiene and housekeeping activities. Assists and oversees patients at meal times. Escorts patients to appointments and scheduled activities off unit

leads group therapy and leads patient education and activity groups, as required.

Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed. Performs related duties, as required

ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification

Requirements

health science or psychology

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base

Benefits & Compensation

that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.

-, location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Northwell as a Mental Health Worker.

Key Skills

Patient CareActivities of Daily Living (ADL)Behavioral Coping SkillsClinical InterventionTherapeutic RelationshipPatient OrientationHygiene AssistanceMealtime SupervisionEscorting PatientsPatient RestraintVital SignsCPR AdministrationGroup Therapy Co-leadingObservation ReportingEnvironmental MaintenanceHazard Reporting

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Worker at Northwell a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Northwell is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Behavioral Coping Skills, Clinical Intervention, Therapeutic Relationship, Patient Orientation, Hygiene Assistance, Mealtime Supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Worker assists patients with Activities of Daily Living and behavioral coping skills under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, while also providing clinical intervention and ensuring a safe, clean environment. Key duties include direct patient interaction, assisting with persona...

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