Mental Health Worker – Eating Disorder-2S – Days/Evenings

Experience the essence of who we are: patient-centered care, unwavering safety, and extraordinary outcomes. For more than a century, NewYork-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 set the standard for treating every patient with dignity, respect, and individualized care. Our commitment to excellence is further 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.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Aspiration to careers or degrees in social work or psychiatry
• College degree
• At least one year of psychiatry-related experience

Schedule

This is a full-time, 8-hour, day/evening rotational shift position (7:00 am - 11:30 pm), including working rotating weekends (Saturday/Sunday).

Benefits

Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life, including:

• Competitive base pay with recognition for experience, education, and licensure
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
• A dynamic environment that embraces every person

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. We foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion.

Pay

Salary Range: $30.65 - $36.15/hour

Please note that this role requires on-site presence, so all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.