Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/19/26
Applications Due: 11/02/26
Vacancy ID: 227317
Position Information
NY HELPSYes
55-b/c EligibleYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Greater Binghamton Health Center, P28216
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $63651 to $71990 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Day and evening shift, plus scheduled weekend hours
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Broome
Street Address Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13904
Job Specifics
Duties Description As a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, you are part of a treatment team and duties will include:
• Assisting in the development of treatment plans
• Supervising and monitoring the implementation of treatment plans and activities
• Observing and documenting individual behaviors and responses to treatment
• Scheduling staff assignments
• Providing staff training
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) as a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 if they have:
• High School or High School equivalency diploma and
• 1 year of direct patient care experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness or with emotional or social behavior problems.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have 1 year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Please Note: After 2 years of satisfactory experience as a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, you will advance to the Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 2, SG-13, without further examination.
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.
Posted salary includes a geographic pay Differential of $4,000 and an Increased Hiring Rate of $6,956.
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. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 607-773-4117
Email Address GBHCJobs@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Greater Binghamton Health Center
425 Robinson Street
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13904
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.
https://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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