Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Positions, Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, P22092
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct care services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and, in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. Additional Comments:
If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Job Function
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct care services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and, in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. Additional Comments:
If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Salary Range:
From $37507 to $46103 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) is an entry-level direct care position. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development (GED) Certification or higher degree. Appointment from the Eligible List To be considered for a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) job, you must take the free online examination. To learn more about MHTAs and take the examination, copy and paste this link into your Internet browser:
https:
//www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/mhta.html Note:
Do not apply to this posting with a resume. You must take the examination. After you complete the examination:
Your score will be emailed to you and your name will be added to the MHTA eligible lists(s) for the facilities you selected. When positions are available, OMH canvasses the eligible lists to find candidates. Canvass letters are sent via email. If you do not respond to the canvass letter, you will not be considered for the position. Transfer Opportunity You must be a New York State employee with one year of permanent service currently serving in this title and eligible for transfer; OR You must be a New York State employee eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. To qualify for Section 70.1 transfer, you must have one year of permanent status in a title approved for transfer by the Department of Civil Service.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Job Function
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct care services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and, in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. Additional Comments:
If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Salary Range:
From $37507 to $46103 Annually
Minimum Qualification
Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) is an entry-level direct care position. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development (GED) Certification or higher degree. Appointment from the Eligible List To be considered for a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) job, you must take the free online examination. To learn more about MHTAs and take the examination, copy and paste this link into your Internet browser:
https:
//www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/mhta.html Note:
Do not apply to this posting with a resume. You must take the examination. After you complete the examination:
Your score will be emailed to you and your name will be added to the MHTA eligible lists(s) for the facilities you selected. When positions are available, OMH canvasses the eligible lists to find candidates. Canvass letters are sent via email. If you do not respond to the canvass letter, you will not be considered for the position. Transfer Opportunity You must be a New York State employee with one year of permanent service currently serving in this title and eligible for transfer; OR You must be a New York State employee eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. To qualify for Section 70.1 transfer, you must have one year of permanent status in a title approved for transfer by the Department of Civil Service.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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