Mental Health Worker - Dual Focus Unit - Part Time Evenings
NewYork-Presbyterian$24.71/hrGracie Square Hospital (New York, NY)Part timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- Evenings
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How this pay compares
This posting states $24.71 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in New York post a median of $21.58 an hour, the middle half $19.36–$24.66, across 54 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in New York earn a median of $27.92 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at NewYork-Presbyterian here: New York State Nurses Association at New York, NY (3,830 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Dec 2025); 1199 Service Employees International Union at New York, NY (543 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Sep 2026). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
NHSC loan repayment
HRSA lists 23 of NewYork-Presbyterian's sites in New York as NHSC-approved (NY Presbyterian - Ambulatory Care Network - Family Planning and Young Men's Clinic; NY Presbyterian - Ambulatory Care Network - Washington Heights Family Health Center; NY Presbyterian - Audubon Practice (General Pediatrics & Ob-Gyn) and 20 more, 8 Nov 2026). If this job is at one, the clinicians HRSA lists can apply for NHSC loan repayment in return for at least two years of service; ask the recruiter which site the job is at. Its NHSC sites.
Medicare rating of New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Medicare gives New York-Presbyterian Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New York's hospitals average 2.7). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New York hospitals by rating.
OSHA inspections here
OSHA inspected The New York and Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY on 16 Sep 2022 and cited 2 violations (1 serious), $24,109 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $95,961 in back wages to 11 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 29 Aug 2021 to 29 Aug 2023, at The New York and Presbyterian Hospital / Weil (trading as New York Presbyterian Hospital) in New York, NY. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
Mental health and social work jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 24.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 74.3%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.63x · Clicks 35
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 63.7% · Stating an hourly rate 46.0%
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About the job
Location
New York, New York
Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Description
Help Drive the Success of Behavioral Health Reimagined
Gracie Square Hospital is a leading behavioral health facility in New York City providing comprehensive, personalized healthcare. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Pursue the following position and join us in building on our legacy of world-class patient and family-centered care by taking your career – to the next level.
Mental Health Worker - Dual Focus Unit - Part Time Evenings
As a Mental Health Worker, you'll be the eyes and ears of our dedicated care team - observing and documenting patients' physical, emotional, and social behaviors, and reporting key insights to the nursing staff. You’ll build therapeutic relationships, provide expert support during moments of anxiety, and assist patients with daily activities that promote healing and independence. Pursue this extraordinary opportunity to gain valuable frontline experience by helping patients achieve meaningful recovery and long-term well-being.
This is a part time, evening shift position (3:30pm - 12am), includes working rotating weekends.
Required Criteria
- High School Diploma or GED
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Excellent Communication Skills
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.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range
$24.71/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.
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About NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia, with 10 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) hospitals, nearly 350 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) locations and 45,000 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) employees and affiliated physicians in New York City and Westchester. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)
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