Mental Health Therapy Aide (Spanish Language)

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to tuition assistance programs

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

A government mental health agency is looking for full-time Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTA) with Spanish language proficiency. Responsibilities include supporting patient care, teaching daily living skills, and observing treatment progress. Ideal candidates should have a High School diploma and be prepared to assist in crisis situations. The role offers various shifts and opportunities for advancement. A strong commitment to public service is essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Spanish to perform job duties successfully.
• Ability to observe patient responses and document accurately.
• No prior psychiatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient health and safety.
• Assist individuals with personal care tasks.
• Teach daily life skills such as hygiene and nutrition.
• Accompany individuals to appointments and recreational activities.
• Attend treatment team meetings and share observations.
• Assist in crisis management to ensure safety.
• Assist in crisis situations to protect welfare.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

Support patient health and safety

Teach daily living skills

Assist with personal care tasks

Education

High School or High School Equivalency Diploma

Job description

Join the Manhattan Psychiatric Center Direct Care Team!

Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC) has immediate full-time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTA) Spanish Language. Previous psychiatric experience is not required. All shifts available - Day Shift 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Evening Shift 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, and Night Shift 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM. Pass days would be during the week.

Direct Care Staff/MHTAs at MPC are an integral part of a multidisciplinary treatment team that helps to support patient health and safety by teaching patients daily living skills and promoting acceptable behaviors and verbal skills.

Spanish proficiency is required for this position.

Direct Care Staff/MHTA at MPC, help support hope and recovery by providing direct care, including:

• Supporting patient health and safety
• Assisting individuals with personal care tasks
• Teaching individuals’ daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition
• Accompanying individuals to treatment, recreational activities, and appointments
• Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations.
• Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals
• Assisting in crisis and emergencies to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others.

If you would like to join the MPC Team and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer a generous benefits package including:

• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or High School Equivalency Diploma.

***The selected candidate will be tested for proficiency in Spanish and must pass Level 3 proficiency to be considered for appointment. Proficiency must be at a level that will assure your ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Additional Comments:

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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NOTE:

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.