Mental Health Therapy Aide

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 43,402 - 53,047; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (GEO)

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, is seeking a Mental Health Therapy Aide to support psychiatric patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role participates in the multidisciplinary treatment team and assists with implementing treatment plans.

The position is based on a 40-hour work week with days, weekends, and holidays. Employment status is contingent-perm, with a listed starting salary and GEO relocation support.

Qualifications

• Graduated from high school or earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Therapy Aide provides support for the care and treatment of psychiatric patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and assists in implementing treatment plans.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Therapy Aide is responsible in a support role for the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. The Mental Health Therapy Aide functions as a participating member of the multi‑disciplinary treatment team and assists in the implementation of treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications

The NYS Department of Civil Service has developed the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program, during this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG09 title. For consideration for this title, you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:

• Graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED)

Work Days

Schedule based on a 40‑hour work week. Days, weekends, holidays.

Message To Applicants

Status: Contingent Perm
Salary: $48,225 plus $4,000 GEO
Recruitment Office: Human Resources