Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/30/20
Applications Due: 01/26/21
Vacancy ID: 82199
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Therapy Aide / Trainee, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P20346
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $39972 to $45200 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? Yes
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 Candidates must have graduated a High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development Certification (GED) or higher degree.
Candidates must be on the current eligible list and be reachable for appointment.
OR
Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee is a continuous recruitment examination. Candidates who are not currently on the eligible list can apply for the examination by copying and pasting the following link into an internet browser: https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/mhta.html
OR
Transfer Opportunity - New York State employees with one year of permanent service currently serving in this title and eligible for transfer or in a title approved for transfer by the Department of Civil Service.
Duties Description As a Mental Health Therapy Aide/ Trainee, you would provide direct 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. You must be able to do such things as bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time.
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee, you would participate in a 12-month traineeship. At the successful conclusion of your traineeship, you would advance without further examination to Grade 9.
Additional Comments As a Mental Health Therapy Aide/ Trainee, you would provide direct 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. You must be able to do such things as bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time.
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee, you would participate in a 12-month traineeship. At the successful conclusion of your traineeship, you would advance without further examination to Grade 9.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax
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 ApplyingTo learn more and apply for a Mental Health Therapy Aide Trainee position, please copy and paste the following link into an internet browser:
https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/mhta.html
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular 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. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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