Mental Health Therapy Aide

Mental Health Therapy Aide / Evening Shift - Syracuse, NY (#25249).

Location: Syracuse, NY.
Employment Type: Full-time.
Hourly Rate: $28 per hour.

Position Overview:

Join our behavioral health team in Syracuse as a Mental Health Therapy Aide supporting evening-shift operations. This role is critical in providing therapeutic assistance and maintaining a safe environment for patients in psychiatric and behavioral health settings.

Why Join Us?:

• Competitive Compensation: Earn $28 per hour with weekly pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Sick Leave.
• Work Schedule:
  • Full-time, 5 days per week.
  • 8-hour evening shifts.
  • Every other weekend & some holidays.
• Professional Growth: Gain specialized experience in acute mental health care within a collaborative team.
  Impactful Work: Play a direct role in supporting patient recovery and wellness.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Certification/Licenses: Current CPR certification is required.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year in mental health settings.
  • Direct psychiatric/behavioral health experience required.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
  • Proven collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct therapeutic support and crisis intervention.
• Monitor patient safety and behavior during evening shifts.
• Assist with group activities and daily therapeutic programs.
• Document patient interactions and report changes to clinical staff.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment consistent with facility protocols.

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