Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Positions, Elmira Psychiatric Center, Seneca Falls Community Residence, P24191
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:
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
o 13 paid vacation days the first year of employment o 5 paid personal days and 13 paid holidays each year o Paid sick leave o Dental, vision and healthcare coverage o A retirement pension plan o Access to tuition assistance programs NOTE:
1. 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. 2. Candidates must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 (or willingness to become fully vaccinated). NOTE:
All OMH employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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:
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
o 13 paid vacation days the first year of employment o 5 paid personal days and 13 paid holidays each year o Paid sick leave o Dental, vision and healthcare coverage o A retirement pension plan o Access to tuition assistance programs NOTE:
1. 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. 2. Candidates must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 (or willingness to become fully vaccinated). NOTE:
All OMH employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Salary Range:
From $49457 to $49405 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. 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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
o 13 paid vacation days the first year of employment o 5 paid personal days and 13 paid holidays each year o Paid sick leave o Dental, vision and healthcare coverage o A retirement pension plan o Access to tuition assistance programs NOTE:
1. 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. 2. Candidates must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 (or willingness to become fully vaccinated). NOTE:
All OMH employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
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:
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
o 13 paid vacation days the first year of employment o 5 paid personal days and 13 paid holidays each year o Paid sick leave o Dental, vision and healthcare coverage o A retirement pension plan o Access to tuition assistance programs NOTE:
1. 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. 2. Candidates must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 (or willingness to become fully vaccinated). NOTE:
All OMH employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Salary Range:
From $49457 to $49405 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. 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.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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