Psychiatric Social Health Technician

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Social Health Technician (PSTH) in the Behavioral Health Service, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, works within the scope of regulatory agency standards and policies and procedures as set forward by HHC and Harlem Hospital.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace which enhances the Mission, Vision and Value Statement of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Hospital.Under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse performs technical and para-professional nursing duties in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the institution.Takes patient's pulse, temperature, blood pressure, respiration, height and weight. Records these measures accurately in the patient’s medical record.Assist in patient admission process by recording/reporting observed behavior, verbal responses and any interventions initiated such as, conversation, food and fluids.Adheres to appropriate infection control procedures.Monitors patients assigned on Close and Special Observation, e.g. S.O., 1:1, elopement, suicidal and homicidal observation.Assist in interdisciplinary group and therapeutic meetings to plan treatment and discharge procedures.Monitors patients interactions and behaviors on the unitParticipates in therapeutic activities and games on the unit.Assists with distribution of food trays and monitoring the patients in the dining room.Assists patients with grooming activities.Assists with transfer/transport of patient to units, procedures, etc.Attends Peer Group meetings and other meetings as assigned.Demonstrates knowledge of restraint standards/policy and procedures.Assists with the application of behavioral restraints and monitors patients as per policy/procedure.Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies and procedures. Utilizing proper techniques. Adapts these techniques to the unique needs of individual patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of satisfactory experience assisting patients with daily living and therapeutic activities and performing other related functions in a hospital or a health care setting; and Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) within sixty (60) calendar days of appointment to the title.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs