What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Nights, P25527 position at New York State Office of Mental Health?
Duties Description
Hutchings Psychiatric Center is recruiting for a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 to supervise Mental Health Therapy Aides providing direct care services to individual diagnosed with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, you are part of a treatment team and duties will include:
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:
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:
There are four (4) vacancies for evening & weekend shift.
Pass Days are Thursday & Monday or Friday & Tuesday
Hutchings Psychiatric Center is recruiting for a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 to supervise Mental Health Therapy Aides providing direct care services to individual diagnosed with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
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
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.
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
There are four (4) vacancies for evening & weekend shift.
Pass Days are Thursday & Monday or Friday & Tuesday
Salary : $48,956 - $59,757
