About this opportunity
SUNY Upstate University Hospital lists this Mental Health Therapy Aide - BBHU opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
Help children thrive. Earn $50,396 + $4,000 GEO while building a rewarding career in Behavioral Health. No Civil Service Exam Required through New York State's HELP Program.
Position Summary & Qualifications
Mental Health Therapy Aides provide care, support, and behavioral interventions for children and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities. Working under the supervision of licensed clinicians, you'll help patients develop life skills, increase independence, and achieve personal goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
The NYS Department of Civil Service has developed the H iring for E mergency L imited P lacement (HELP ) Program, during this program, the NYS Civil Service Exam requirements are suspended for the Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG09 title.
For consideration for this title, you must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
1 : Graduated from high school or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (such as a GED)
Ability to physically manage patients
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities
Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, education, or human services
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Work Days:
Part-time and Full-time Mental Health Therapy Aides wanted for various shifts & locations.
Message to Applicants:
Why Upstate?
Join a team that's improving lives every day while building a meaningful career.
What We Offer
Starting salary of $50,396 plus a $4,000 Geographic Pay Differential
Excellent New York State benefits and pension
Paid time off and holidays
Career growth opportunities
Supportive, team-focused environment
SUNY Upstate Medical University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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