Mental Health Therapy Aide 26-01336
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Location - Syracuse NY
Position Overview
We are seeking Mental Health Therapy Aides to support patients in a Behavioral Health inpatient setting. This role provides both direct and indirect patient care working closely with the nursing and clinical team to ensure patient safety therapeutic engagement and high-quality care. Pediatric experience is preferred and psychiatric experience is required.
Shift Details
Shifts Available:
3:00 PM 11:30 PM
11:00 AM 7:30 PM
Schedule Requirements:
Every other weekend
Some holidays
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute behavioral health setting.
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 activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene needs.
Develop therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision.
Interact therapeutically with patients during structured and unstructured activities.
Intervene appropriately during crisis situations to maintain patient and staff safety.
Perform safety checks as required during assigned shifts.
Observe document and report patient responses to treatments and interventions.
Maintain a safe structured and supportive environment for patients.
Apply age-appropriate clinical and psychological interventions based on developmental stage.
Participate in unit activities related to nursing operations and patient care coordination.
Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) accurately and consistently.
Required Qualifications
Current CPR certification
Minimum 1 year of experience required (2 years preferred)
Psychiatric or behavioral health experience required
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with patients families and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
Ability to perform patient care duties with minimal supervision after orientation
Experience working in an inpatient healthcare setting preferred
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Preferred Qualifications
Pediatric behavioral health experience
Prior inpatient behavioral health or acute care experience
Strong understanding of patient safety and crisis intervention techniques
Required & Desired Skills
Behavioral or mental health field experience (highly desired 2 years)
Medical terminology knowledge (highly desired)
Effective therapeutic communication
Crisis intervention support
Patient safety monitoring
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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
