Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Positions (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P25486

State of New York • Syracuse, NY

334d • $50,819 - $54,881

About The Position

Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTA) are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. As a MHTA at Hutchings Psychiatric Center, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, including: Supporting patient health and safety, Assisting individuals with personal care tasks, Teaching individuals' daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition, Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds, Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations, Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals, Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others.

Requirements

• High School or High School Equivalency Diploma
• One year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law (for candidates within State Service)

Responsibilities

• Supporting patient health and safety
• Assisting individuals with personal care tasks
• Teaching individuals' daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition
• Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds
• Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations
• Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals
• Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees