Mental Health Therapy Aide – Children & Adolescent PsychiatryMHCAP
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Mental Health Therapy Aide Children & Adolescent Psychiatry
Location: Syracuse New York
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 3 shifts per week
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Total Weekly Hours: 36 hours
Weekends: Required
Position Summary
A healthcare organization in Syracuse NY is seeking a compassionate and dependable Mental Health Therapy Aide for a 13-week assignment supporting a Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. This role is essential in maintaining a safe therapeutic environment and assisting clinical staff with patient care activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support pediatric and adolescent psychiatric patients with daily activities and therapeutic programming
Assist clinical staff in maintaining a safe structured and supportive treatment environment
Monitor patient behavior and report changes or concerns to the clinical team
Assist with de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention as directed
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and unit policies
Participate in milieu management and therapeutic group activities
Document observations and patient interactions per facility guidelines
Required Qualifications
Previous experience in a mental health behavioral health or psychiatric setting preferred
Experience working with children and adolescents strongly preferred
Strong communication interpersonal and observational skills
Ability to work weekends and 12-hour shifts
Dependable professional and team-oriented
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a 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
