Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) DS#01
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 24 - 29
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Opportunity: Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA)
Location: Syracuse NY
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly
Pay Rate: $24 $29 per hour
Position Overview
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) to support the Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Syracuse NY. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about helping youth navigate mental health challenges in an inpatient setting. The MHTA plays a vital role in maintaining patient safety supporting therapeutic activities and assisting the clinical care team.
Shift Structure
This position follows a structured bi-weekly schedule to ensure continuity of care:
Week A: 4 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM 7:30 AM)
Week B: 4 8-hour night shifts (11:00 PM 7:30 AM)
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Holidays: Some holiday coverage required
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of licensed nursing staff the MHTA will provide both direct and indirect patient care including:
Clinical Monitoring: Record vital signs monitor intake/output (I&O) and collect specimens as needed
Patient Safety & Advocacy: Conduct regular safety checks maintain a secure therapeutic environment and assist during behavioral or crisis situations
Therapeutic Engagement: Build rapport with pediatric and adolescent patients support group and individual activities and apply age-appropriate therapeutic interventions
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with hygiene grooming and other daily care needs
Unit Support: Assist with admissions patient orientation documentation and support during physical examinations
Documentation & Communication: Accurately document patient observations and responses in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and promptly report critical information to nursing staff
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required (2 years preferred)
Psychiatric experience required
Pediatric/Adolescent experience strongly preferred
Prior inpatient or acute care experience preferred
Certifications:
Current CPR Certification required
Skills & Competencies:
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Strong communication interpersonal and observational skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after orientation
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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
