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What are the typical responsibilities of a Mental Health Therapy Aide?

As a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA), your responsibilities may include monitoring patient behavior, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting therapeutic programs under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals. You will help facilitate group activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure patient safety at all times. Collaboration with nurses, social workers, and other staff is common to provide holistic care. This role is both hands-on and dynamic, offering valuable experience for those interested in advancing within mental health or clinical settings.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Mental Health Therapy Aide?

To thrive as a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA), you need a solid understanding of mental health principles and basic patient care, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant training. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, patient observation tools, and de-escalation techniques is important. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and resilience help you build trust and effectively support individuals facing mental health challenges. These skills ensure the safety, well-being, and recovery of patients while fostering a supportive care environment.

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Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Positions (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Cente...

New York State

Rochester, NY • On-site

$52K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

New York State rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 186 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 50 rated states

Job description

Duties Description Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTA) are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. As a MHTA at Rochester Psychiatric Center, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, including: Supporting patient health and safety Assisting individuals with personal care tasks Teaching individuals' daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations. Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required. There are multiple vacancies. Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 09 ($42,641), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,584), Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).

The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). NOTE: Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

In addition: 1. You must be able to communicate and follow oral and written instructions and directions in English in order to perform the duties of the position. 2.

If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include a medical standards evaluation and a drug screening test.

Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. 3

License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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