Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Psychiatry PCAP 26-05488

Job Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Psychiatry
Location: New York NY 10025
Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night Shift 11:00 PM 7:15 AM
Schedule: 37.5 Hours/Week 5 Days/Week

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support a multidisciplinary behavioral health team in an inpatient psychiatric setting. The PCA will provide direct patient care assist with therapeutic activities support crisis interventions and help maintain a safe structured and supportive environment for patients receiving psychiatric care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with patient admissions room orientation and explanation of unit policies and procedures
• Provide direct patient care including bathing feeding dressing hygiene support and vital sign monitoring
• Perform EKGs venipuncture specimen collection urine testing and simple dressing changes
• Support nursing staff with implementation of individualized care plans and treatment goals
• Lead or assist with therapeutic and recreational group activities
• Escort patients to appointments testing areas treatment programs and approved off-unit activities
• Assist with discharge planning transportation coordination and communication with patient support systems
• Respond appropriately during behavioral crises and assist with seclusion/restraint procedures according to policy
• Participate in emergency response situations including CPR and behavioral emergency protocols
• Maintain infection control safety standards and accurate patient documentation
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic interaction to patients and families
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 2 years of experience in behavioral health nursing counseling mental health services law enforcement or related fields
  OR
• Associates Degree in Mental Health or a related field preferred
• Previous behavioral health or psychiatric patient care experience required
• Venipuncture and EKG experience required
• Ability to manage emotionally distressed or aggressive patients in a professional manner
• Strong communication teamwork and interpersonal skills
• English proficiency required (speaking reading and writing)

Required Certifications:

• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Medical Assistant Certificate OR completion of a Patient Care Assistant training program with EKG and venipuncture training
• CPI or PMCS Certification required
• Successful SEL and SCR background clearances required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health experience preferred
• Experience facilitating therapeutic groups or patient activities preferred

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a 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.