Location New York, New York Shift: Night (United States of America) Description: Experience the Essence of Who We Are: Patient-Centered Care. Unwavering Safety. 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 have 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. 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 NewYork-Presbyterian, a career as a Mental Health Worker means becoming an essential advocate for patient well-being and safety. Every day, you'll 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'll 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. Mental Health Worker – Behavioral/Medical Health – 11N – Per Diem 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. In this role, you will: 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 per diem position; providing all shifts coverage including weekends (Saturday/Sunday) and holidays for the NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Preferred Criteria Ideal candidates aspire to careers or degrees in psychiatry Experience working with behavioral health patients in an acute care setting A college degree and at least one year of psychiatry-related experience Required Criteria 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 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. __________________ 2026 Best Companies in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma – Glassdoor 2026 Best Place to Work – Glassdoor 2026 America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Best-In-State Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Dream Employers – Forbes 2026 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging & Community – Newsweek 2026 Best Places to Work in IT - Computerworld 2025 Great Place to Work Certified 2025 Best Employers for Women – Forbes 2025 Companies that Care – People 2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being - Newsweek NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $32.25/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. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.

Mental Health Worker – Behavioral/Medical Health – 11N – Per Diem.

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