What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapy Aide position at Elmira Psychiatric Center?
Mental Health Therapy Aides are needed for an inpatient Psychiatric Hospital.
$50,819 per year. $24.36 per hour. PLUS paid overtime.
No experience necessary. On the job training. CNA experience preferred.
No Civil Service exam required.
Elmira Psychiatric Center is looking for motivated, nurturing, and supportive individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Mental Health Therapy Aides are responsible for providing direct care and support to adults with mental illness in a community residence.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, nights and evenings.
Generous New York State employee benefits include:
- Up to 30 days of paid time off the first year of employment!
- Paid sick leave
- Dental, vision and healthcare coverage
- Retirement pension plan
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Requirements:
- Have a valid Driver's License.
- Have graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED) or higher.
- Pass the background checks.
- Pass a pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, nights and evenings.
OTHER LOCATIONS AVAILABLE:
- Geneva Community Residence, 106 Washington St., Geneva, NY 14456
- Seneca Falls Community Residence, 2197 RT 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
For details and an application, contact:
Elmira Psychiatric Center, 100 Washington St., Elmira, NY 14901
The Elmira Psychiatric Center and New York State are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers
We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,819.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Inpatient
- In-person
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,819