Mental Health Therapy Aide – Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit MAAP#01
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Mental Health Therapy Aide Children & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Location: Syracuse NY 13210
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay Rate:
Local Pay: $1312/week
Travel Pay: $1555/week
Schedule:
412-hour shifts (19:0007:30)
48-hour shifts (23:0007:30)
Job Summary
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking Mental Health Therapy Aidefor an exciting job in Syracuse NY.
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect patient care under nursing supervision.
Record vital signs monitor intake/output and collect specimens.
Assist with admission documentation and physical exam preparation.
Orient new patients to unit routines guidelines and expectations.
Support ADLs including hygiene mobility and general comfort needs.
Safely transport patients within the facility.
Maintain a safe therapeutic environment with scheduled safety checks.
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
Interact with patients during groups activities and daily routines.
Assist during crisis situations and escalate concerns appropriately.
Document observations and care in the EMR system.
Support daily unit operations workflow and organization.
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferred.
Inpatient experience preferred.
Pediatric experience preferred; psychiatric experience required.
Current BLS Certification.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform a wide range of tasks in an acute psychiatric environment with minimal supervision.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
