Inpatient Mental Health Therapy Aide Behavior Data Support

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Golisano Center for Special Needs supports inpatient treatment teams by participating in daily treatment planning meetings and implementing plans for patients with developmental or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include data collection and graphing, monitoring key variables affecting outcomes, assisting with daily living tasks while preserving patient privacy, and contributing to behavioral procedures under

Qualifications

• Graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
• Experience with applied behavior analysis programs preferred.
• Experience with data entry and data management using computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily meetings with behavior team to discuss treatment plans.
• Participate in the implementation of treatment plans and data collection/graphing.
• Manage and graph data; identify variables affecting patient outcomes.
• Assist with daily living tasks while respecting patient privacy and dignity.
• Data management and participation in behavioral treatment procedures under supervision.
• Possess ability to physically manage patients.

Skills

ABA experience

Data management

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Application software

Job description

The Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Golisano Center for Special Needs supports inpatient treatment teams by participating in daily treatment planning meetings and implementing plans for patients with developmental or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include data collection and graphing, monitoring key variables affecting outcomes, assisting with daily living tasks while preserving patient privacy, and contributing to behavioral procedures under