Mental Health Therapy Aide - 26-01122

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

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

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.