Mental Health Therapy Aide 26-01122
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Mental Health Therapy Aide
Location: Syracuse NY 13210
Duration: 14 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Pay Rate (Local): $24.60/hour
Position Summary
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapy Aide to support a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in an acute inpatient setting. Under the supervision of licensed nursing staff this role provides direct and indirect patient care supports therapeutic activities ensures patient safety and helps maintain a structured age-appropriate and therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect patient care with minimal supervision in an acute psychiatric setting
Monitor record and report patient vital signs accurately and timely
Assist with patient admissions documentation and physical examinations
Collect specimens and monitor patient intake and output
Safely transport patients within the facility as needed
Orient patients to unit rules routines and daily schedules
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene and personal care
Communicate patient behaviors observations and data promptly to nursing staff
Establish therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision and engage patients in structured activities
Intervene appropriately during crisis situations to support patient safety
Maintain a safe structured and therapeutic environment
Apply age-appropriate clinical and psychological interventions
Perform required safety checks during assigned shifts
Observe and report patient responses to treatments and interventions
Document care accurately using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Support unit operations and nursing leadership as needed
Required Qualifications
Current CPR certification
Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience
Prior psychiatric experience required
Ability to perform patient care duties with minimal orientation and supervision
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of relevant experience
Prior inpatient psychiatric experience
Pediatric or adolescent behavioral health experience
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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
