Patient Care Associate – Psychiatry PCA25-32579

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Psychiatry
Location: New York NY 10025
Shift: Evening (3:00 PM 11:15 PM) or Night (11:00 PM 7:15 AM)
Duration: 9 Weeks
Pay: $1050/week (Local)

Overview:
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Patient Care Associate (PCA) to provide direct care and support to patients in an inpatient psychiatry unit. The PCA will assist with patient admissions daily care therapeutic activities and crisis interventions under the supervision of the nursing team.

Responsibilities:

Assist with patient admission orientation hygiene and daily care.
Take vital signs collect specimens and perform EKGs.
Support and implement care and treatment plans.
Lead or assist in therapeutic/recreational group activities.
Escort patients to tests treatments and court as needed.
Assist with discharge planning and family communication.
Respond to emergencies perform CPR and assist with restraints per policy.
Maintain infection control and a safe environment.

Requirements:

2 years experience in psychiatric behavioral health or related settings.
Venipuncture and EKG experience required.
High School Diploma or equivalent (Associates in Mental Health preferred).
Certifications: BLS (AHA) Medical Assistant Training Certificate CPI or PMCS (mandatory).

(Applications without CPI or PMCS certification will not be considered.)

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

Required Experience:

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Psychiatry Location: New York NY 10025 Shift: Evening (3:00 PM 11:15 PM) or Night (11:00 PM 7:15 AM) Duration: 9 Weeks Pay: $1050/week (Local)Overview: Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Patient Care Associate (PCA) to provide direct care and ...