Mental Health Therapy Aide: Direct Care & Recovery Support

New York State Office of Mental Health; Buffalo (NY); In loco; USD 58.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

New York State Office of Mental Health Buffalo Center is seeking Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. No prior psychiatric experience is required, and candidates from outside or within State Service may apply.

As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness, delivering direct care, supporting safety, daily living skills, and accompanying clients to treatment and activities

Competenze

• Direct care skills and compassionate support for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Ability to observe and document treatment progress.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams is beneficial but not required.

Mansioni

• Provide direct care services to individuals.
• Assist with personal care tasks and daily life skills.
• accompany individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds.
• Observe and document responses to treatment; share observations with the team.
• Assist in crisis and emergency situations to protect welfare.

Conoscenze

Direct care

Crisis management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

New York State Office of Mental Health Buffalo Center is seeking Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. No prior psychiatric experience is required, and candidates from outside or within State Service may apply.

As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness, delivering direct care, supporting safety, daily living skills, and accompanying clients to treatment and activities