Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P25113

• 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 hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate ($48,956), an Increase Hiring Rate ($6,172), Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 716-816-2554

Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
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.