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    Psych Social Health Tech-Behavioral Health - New York, United States - NYC Health + Hospitals

    NYC Health + Hospitals
    NYC Health + Hospitals New York, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    About NYC Health + Hospitals:

    Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.

    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.

    Job Description

    1. Observes patient's physical condition, mental state and social behavior and reports to team leader or Nurse-in-charge and provides individual nursing care for patients who are acutely ill, either physically or emotionally.

    2. Participates in planning and implementing an orientation program for new patients. Gathers information for intake, social histories, referrals and related purposes which would augment the understanding of cases.

    3. Participates in planning and implementing daily living activities on the ward for patients and contributes to the development of a therapeutic ward environment.

    4. Assists in planning and implementing therapeutic activities with groups of hospitalized psychiatric patients and encourages client involvement in various individual and group activities as part of planned treatment programs.

    5. Reports observations pertaining to patient's behavior, physical condition and activities at schedule interdisciplinary conferences and submits appropriate reports.

    6. Participates with appropriate member of the psychiatric team in implementing aftercare for patients being discharged from the psychiatric service.

    7. Refers and accompanies patients to community agencies and facilities offering support and guidance, as necessary.

    8. Makes home visits to families of patients to encourage family participation in the treatment plan, evaluates the physical and social environment, and reports the home situation of the patient.

    9. Arranges and participates in post discharge of patients. Assesses the adequacy of the home situation and patient participation with reference to post care plans and needs.

    10. Follows up through home visits or by telephone contact on these patients who do not continue in aftercare plans developed for them.

    11. Interviews and teaches patients and families to develop awareness of sound health practices and disease conditions, i.e., pap smear, diabetes, tranquilizer medication, lead poisoning, etc.

    12. Participates in community programs to develop interest and participation in health and socio-educational services.

    13. Acts as liaison between medical and nursing staffs, patients, relatives and appropriate outside agencies.

    14. May perform functions and activities of the basic Nurse's Aide in support of the above tasks.

    Minimum Qualifications

    1. One year of satisfactory experience as described in Examples of Typical Tasks in a hospital, health care or medical facility; or

    2. One year of satisfactory experience in providing non-professional nursing or medical support services in a hospital, health care or medical facility and satisfactory completion of prescribed courses in an approved training program in mental health or social health care. Also the following:

    3. Ability to establish successful interpersonal relationships with patients and co-workers.

    4. Good knowledge of methods and procedures used in applying appropriate treatment.

    5. Ability to effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

    How To Apply

    If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online at

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

    Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week

    Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

    Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

    Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts

    College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

    Multiple employee discounts programs

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