Mental Health Worker – In-Patient Units - Float Pool - Evenings

Location

White Plains, New York

Evening (United States of America)

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Who We Are:

Patient–Centered Care. Unwavering Safety. Extraordinary Outcomes. For more than a century, New York-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center has been a leader in compassionate, humanistic psychiatric care. As the first behavioral health facility recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction, we have set the standard for treating every patient with dignity, respect, and individualized care. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our Magnet Recognition® from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), reflecting the highest standards in nursing quality and patient safety.

Today, our multidisciplinary teams continue to advance behavioral healthcare through evidence-based practices, proactive safety measures, and a culture centered on healing. Here, patient safety is everyone's responsibility, and every interaction is an opportunity to improve outcomes, foster recovery, and create a positive patient experience. Join a workplace where quality, compassion, and innovation come together to make a lasting impact. At New York-Presbyterian, a career as a Mental Health Worker means becoming an essential advocate for patient well‑being and safety.

Every day you help create a secure, supportive, and therapeutic environment where patients can focus on recovery and healing. Working alongside some of the most respected clinicians in healthcare, you play a critical role in delivering person‑centered care while helping patients and families navigate their behavioral health journey with confidence and dignity. Together, we are committed to improving lives, enhancing patient outcomes, and strengthening the communities we serve.

As a Mental Health Worker, you will serve on the front lines of patient care, helping ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals receiving treatment. You will observe, assess, and document patients' physical, emotional, and social well‑being, communicating important changes to the nursing and clinical teams to support timely interventions and quality care.

• Promote patient safety through vigilant observation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery and reinforce patient‑centered care.
• Assist patients with daily activities while encouraging independence, dignity, and engagement in their treatment plans.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to signs of distress, anxiety, or behavioral changes.
• Record vital signs and other key clinical information that informs multidisciplinary treatment decisions.
• Contribute to a culture of compassion, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in behavioral health while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

This is a full‑time, 8‑hour, day/ evening rotational shift position (3:00pm – 11:30pm) and includes working rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday) for the NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health.

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

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association – AHA)
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification
• Demonstrate commitment to continued learning & orientation completion

Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all‑time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.

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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