Breakthrough Behavioral Health:

Together We Stay Amazing

Launch your behavioral health career at New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Over a century ago, New York-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center introduced the world to moral, humanistic psychiatric care. We blazed the way for use of the Planetree model and are the first behavioral health facility to be recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction. Building on our legacy of world-class patient- and family-centered care, we were the first behavioral health hospital in the nation to be formally named by Planetree Inc. as "Gold Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care™. Our hospital is also a recipient of Magnet from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It’s a progressive environment—and a premier opportunity for your career. Join a Culture that Supports Excellence in Quality and Patient Satisfaction

Nurse Extern – Behavioral Health – Day/Evenings – Rotating shift

Our Summer Nurse Extern program provides an opportunity for 3rd year nursing students to gain experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You’ll ensure excellence in patient care under the direct supervision of a Staff Nurse on our culturally-sensitive, patient-centered units such as Women’s Health Unit, a NIMH-funded Eating Disorders Program, dual diagnosis, Geriatrics, Child and Adolescent units and a groundbreaking Kosher Unit for specific spiritual and dietary needs, and other premier programs.

Together, we’ve built a healing environment for our patients, families as well as staff. Explore the beauty of our 214-acre campus. Situated in a retreat-like woodlands setting. Help shape the future of Behavioral care—find out how you can contribute:

This is a full-time, nine-week program from June 2025 - August 2025 on a rotating schedule of day and evening, Monday through Friday (7:00 am - 11:30 pm) including weekend (Sat+ Sun) shifts at our NewYork - Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health.

Preferred Criteria

• Interest in pursuing behavioral health nursing

Required Criteria

• A matriculated student in a baccalaureate nursing program who is within two semesters of completing the degree requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, 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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• 2024 “America’s Best Large Employers” – Forbes
• 2024 “Best Places to Work in IT” – Computerworld
• 2023 “Best Employers for Women” – Forbes
• 2023 “Workplace Well-being Platinum Winner” – Aetna
• 2023 “America’s Best-In-State Employers” – Forbes
• “Silver HCM Excellence Award for Learning & Development” – Brandon Hall Group

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

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.