Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) Spanish Language - Direct Care Position (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P26764

New York State Civil Service • New York, NY • 6h ago

NY HELP Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) Spanish Language - Direct Care Position (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P26764

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $58225 to $62413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Night shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekends

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 11 PM

To 7 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10032

Duties Description New York State Psychiatric Institute - Washington Heights has immediate full time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. Evening and weekend shift opportunities available. Previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.Mental Health Therapy Aides are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. As a MHTA, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, 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.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma. ORCandidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one 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.The selected candidate will be tested for proficiency in Spanish and must pass at Level 2 proficiency to be considered for appointment. Proficiency must be at a level that will assure your ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

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 programsBackground checks will be required.Medicaid and Medicare: 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.Candidates must be willing to work any shift and pass days.Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 09 ($42,641), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,584), Geographic Pay Differential ($6,000), and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413), Geographic Pay Differential ($6,000), and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 212-795-0786

Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu

Address

Street New York State Psychiatric Institute

1051 Riverside Drive

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