What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Worker position at Capital District Psychiatric Center?
Join the Capital District Psychiatric Center Direct Care Team!
Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) has immediate full time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. Evening shift opportunities available. Previous psychiatric experience is not required.
Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTA) are part of a multidisciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness.
As a MHTA at CDPC, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness, including:
- Supporting patient health and safety.
- Assisting individuals with personal care tasks.
- Teaching individuals’ daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition
- Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds.
- Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations.
- Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals.
- Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others.
If you would like to join the CDPC Team and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer a generous benefits package including:
- Competitive Salary: $50,819-$54,884
- 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
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or High School Equivalency Diploma.
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,819.00 - $54,884.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12208 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,819 - $54,884
