Patient Care Associate – Psychiatry PCAPSYCH 0107MY#01

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Psychiatry

Location

New York NY 10025

Schedule

• Full-Time: 37.5 hours per week

• Shift: 3:15 PM 11:00 PM

• Days: 5 days per week (some weekends required)

Compensation

• Maximum Pay Rate: $24/hour (W2)

Job Summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support inpatient psychiatric services. The PCA will serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary care team providing direct patient care assisting with therapeutic activities and ensuring patient safety in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions and orientation including valuables verification and unit familiarization

• Collaborate with nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care plans

• Assist in therapeutic interventions and structured patient activities

• Perform direct patient care tasks including:

  • Vital signs and health data collection (height weight etc.)

  • Assistance with hygiene feeding dressing and mobility

  • Performing EKGs and venipuncture as required

• Collect and process specimens (blood urine sputum) and conduct urine testing

• Lead or co-lead recreational and therapeutic patient groups

• Support discharge planning including transportation coordination and family communication

• Escort patients for diagnostic testing court appointments or approved outings

• Assist with managing aggressive or violent behavior including physical restraints per policy

• Support patients in seclusion/restraint environments as required

• Initiate CPR and assist nursing staff during emergency response situations

• Follow infection control standards and maintain a clean safe environment

• Manage assigned patient caseloads and provide supportive counseling to patients and families

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in one of the following:

  • Law enforcement

  • Nursing or healthcare

  • Psychiatric/behavioral health

  • Direct work with mental health populations

• Experience performing venipuncture and EKGs

• Strong communication de-escalation and crisis intervention skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant full-time experience
  OR

• Associates Degree preferably in mental health or a related field

Certifications & Background Requirements

• BLS (American Heart Association) required

• Certificate of Medical Assistant training required

• CPI or PMCS certification required

• Successful completion of SEL and SCR background checks

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