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NewYork-Presbyterian

Mental Health Worker - The Horizon -4 N -Day/ Evenings

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A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

$64,304 / year median in New York

+14% projected growth

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Experience the Essence of Who We Are, Person-Center Care Is at Our Core Over a century ago, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It's a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Mental Health Worker
  • The Horizon /4 N
  • Day/ Evenings NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center offers a special track for Orthodox Jewish patients designed to enhance their comfort level during hospitalization.
The inpatient unit is open to adults 18 years of age and over with general psychiatric disorders, and addresses the unique needs of patients requiring kosher meals and other cultural accommodations. A flexible schedule allows opportunities for religious observance. 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 Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and other areas. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience in behavioral health patient management. This position works the full time (8 hrs./40 hrs. weekly) day/ evenings rotational shift (7:00 am
  • 11:30 pm) including Saturday and Sunday coverage at NYP/Westchester Behavioral Health Center.
Preferred Criteria Ideal candidates aspire to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry. A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience Required Criteria High School Diploma or GED Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA) Maintenance of Basic Life Support certification Demonstrate commitment to continual learning and 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
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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.