Mental Health Associate

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Mount Sinai Health System Full time
Job Description

Mental Health Associate is a vital role in the Emergency Department, providing direct care to patients with psychiatric needs. This position requires a unique blend of skills, including empathy, communication, and crisis management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist nursing staff in performing selected nursing procedures and functional tasks to specific patients.
  • Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients according to established policy and procedures.
  • Provide direct physical care and one-to-one observation to selected patients under supervision.
  • Carry out procedures as taught and assist with patients' examinations, treatments, and procedures.
  • Assist with lifting, positioning, moving, and ambulating patients using body mechanics as instructed.
  • Transport patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
  • Assist in preventive measures and crisis interventions, including de-escalation of agitated patients and utilization of crisis prevention techniques.
  • Escorts ambulatory patients and assists with errands as necessary.
  • Maintains patient safety and reports pertinent information and observations regarding patients to the nurse.
  • Communicates information and basic instructions to patients, families, and visitors.
  • Participates in exchange of patient daily report and nursing care conferences.
  • Obtains and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate in accordance with hospital policy.
  • Attends staff and educational meetings and works safely to provide for the safety of patients and others.
Requirements
  • High School diploma required.
  • Certified Medical Assistant required.
  • BCLS certificate from American Heart Association (and any other AHA CPR certifications).
  • One year of satisfactory work performance as a Nurses Aide or Patient Care Associate preferred.
About Us

Mount Sinai Health System is committed to the tenets of diversity and workforce that is strengthened by the inclusion of and respect for our differences. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care.

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