Inpatient Mental Health Therapy Aide - Data-Driven Behavior Support

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) at State University of New York Upstate Medical University supports inpatient units within the Golisano Center for Special Needs. You will participate in daily behavior team meetings, assist in implementing treatment plans, and help with data collection and graphing while preserving patient dignity and privacy.

You will also assist with daily living activities, manage data, and help implement behavioral procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience implementing applied behavior analysis programs preferred.
• Comfort with computer software and data entry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily meetings with the behavior team to discuss treatment plans.
• Assist in implementing treatment plans and in data collection/graphing.
• Identify variables affecting patient outcomes and manage data.
• Assist patients with daily living tasks while preserving privacy and dignity.
• Implement behavioral treatment procedures and use time efficiently.
• Demonstrate professionalism and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Ability to physically assist patients.

Skills

ABA experience

Data management

Computer use

Patient handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) at State University of New York Upstate Medical University supports inpatient units within the Golisano Center for Special Needs. You will participate in daily behavior team meetings, assist in implementing treatment plans, and help with data collection and graphing while preserving patient dignity and privacy.

You will also assist with daily living activities, manage data, and help implement behavioral procedures.