Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHT) 26-00648
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHT)
Profession
Behavioral Health
Specialty
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Assignment Length
13 weeks
Location -Syracuse NY
Shift
Day Shift
312-hour shifts
Hours: 11:00 AM 11:00 PM
Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and some holidays required
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Mental Health Therapy Aides to support a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. The ideal candidate will have prior inpatient psychiatric experience and demonstrate strong interpersonal communication and patient-care skills. Pediatric experience is preferred.
This role involves providing both direct and indirect patient care in an acute behavioral health setting while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment for patients.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect patient care under nursing supervision
Take and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner
Assist with patient admissions documentation and physical examinations
Collect specimens and monitor patient intake and output
Transport patients safely within the facility
Orient new patients to unit rules routines and expectations
Assist patients with hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs)
Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients
Interact therapeutically with patients during structured and unstructured activities
Intervene appropriately during crisis situations to ensure patient safety
Perform safety checks on assigned shifts
Maintain a safe structured and supportive unit environment
Observe document and report patient responses to treatments
Communicate patient data clearly and promptly to nursing staff
Participate in unit-based activities and support nursing unit operations
Required Qualifications
Current CPR certification (required)
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Mental Health Therapy Aide or similar role
Psychiatric experience required
Experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting preferred
Experience working with pediatric or adolescent populations preferred
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Skills & Competencies
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to function independently with minimal supervision
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Ability to apply age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate clinical interventions
Attention to safety detail and documentation accuracy
Work Environment
Acute inpatient behavioral health setting
Child and adolescent patient population
Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.
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
