Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/27/24
Applications Due: 05/22/24
Vacancy ID: 154788
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1-2, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P24647
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $63169 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County St Lawrence
Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
1 Chimney Point Drive
City Ogdensburg
StateNY
Zip Code13669
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications For Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, You must be on the current Civil Service eligible list for Paraprofessional Careers in Mental Hygiene.
OR
Transfer Opportunity: Currently be a permanent New York State employee in this title and eligible for lateral transfer;
OR
In a comparable title and eligible for Section 70.1 transfer.
For the Mental Hygiene Therapist 2, Transfer Opportunity:
Permanent New York State employee eligible for lateral transfer; or in a comparable title and eligible for Section 70.1 transfer.
OR
Two (2) years of permanent competitive service as a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, Grade 12.
Duties Description Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 supervise a number of Therapy Aides in caring for a group of residents assigned to a ward, or two wards in facilities of the Office of Mental Health. They are responsible for the custody and physical care of these residents along with putting into effect major portions of each client's treatment plan.
Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 2 supervises a number of Therapy Aides in caring for a group of residents assigned to a ward, or two wards in facilities of the Office of Mental Health. They are responsible for the custody and physical care of these residents along with putting into effect major portions of each client's treatment plan.
Has a greater degree of expertise for carrying out treatment plans which better enables incumbents to participate in the development of such plans.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
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Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 315-541-2134
Email Address slpc.humanresources@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center
1 Chimney Point Drive
City Ogdensburg
State NY
Zip Code 13669
Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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