Inpatient Behavioral Health Aide – Data & Care Support

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University's Golisano Center for Special Needs seeks a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) to support inpatient units by participating in treatment planning, assisting with daily living tasks, and ensuring patient privacy and dignity while collecting and graphing data to monitor outcomes.

The role requires maintenance of professional conduct, collaboration with the behavior team, and engagement in implementing behavioral procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with applied behavior analysis preferred.
• Experience with developmentally disabled populations desirable.
• Computer and application software skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily meetings with behavior team to discuss treatment plans.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans and data management.
• Graph and monitor data to identify key variables affecting outcomes.
• Assist with daily living tasks while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Collaborate with colleagues and apply behavioral procedures as directed.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and manage time effectively.
• Physically assist patients when needed.

Skills

ABA experience

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office software

Job description

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University's Golisano Center for Special Needs seeks a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) to support inpatient units by participating in treatment planning, assisting with daily living tasks, and ensuring patient privacy and dignity while collecting and graphing data to monitor outcomes.

The role requires maintenance of professional conduct, collaboration with the behavior team, and engagement in implementing behavioral procedures.