Job Description
Job DescriptionJob 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
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Shifts Available:
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3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
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11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
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Schedule Requirements:
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Every other weekend
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Some holidays
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Key Responsibilities
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Provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute behavioral health setting.
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Take and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner.
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Assist with patient admissions, documentation, and physical examinations.
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Collect specimens and monitor patient intake and output.
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Transport patients safely within the facility.
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Orient new patients to unit rules, routines, and expectations.
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Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene needs.
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Develop therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision.
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Interact therapeutically with patients during structured and unstructured activities.
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Intervene appropriately during crisis situations to maintain patient and staff safety.
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Perform safety checks as required during assigned shifts.
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Observe, document, and report patient responses to treatments and interventions.
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Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for patients.
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Apply age-appropriate clinical and psychological interventions based on developmental stage.
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Participate in unit activities related to nursing operations and patient care coordination.
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Utilize Electronic Medical Records (EMR) accurately and consistently.
Required Qualifications
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Current CPR certification
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Minimum 1 year of experience required (2 years preferred)
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Psychiatric or behavioral health experience required
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Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
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Ability to perform patient care duties with minimal supervision after orientation
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Experience working in an inpatient healthcare setting preferred
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Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Preferred Qualifications
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Pediatric behavioral health experience
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Prior inpatient behavioral health or acute care experience
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Strong understanding of patient safety and crisis intervention techniques
Required & Desired Skills
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Behavioral or mental health field experience (highly desired – 2 years)
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Medical terminology knowledge (highly desired)
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Effective therapeutic communication
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Crisis intervention support
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Patient safety monitoring
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
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.