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SUNY Upstate Medical University

Mental Health Therapy Aide

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $48,225/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Syracuse, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Family or Behavioral Therapist works with clients who need help dealing with emotional disorders or problems with family and relationships. Addresses client problems in the context of family relationships; helps clients develop ways to recognize and change behavior patterns. Works with individuals, couples or families.

$56,406 / year median in New York

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Syracuse Nursing Support Full-time Opening on: Aug 10 2026 Nursing-7W-Adolescent Psych State of New York Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG009 90263 CSEA - ISU (Institutional Services Unit) Add to favorites

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Mental Health Therapy Aide is responsible in a support role for the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. The Mental Health Therapy Aide functions as a participating member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and assists in the implementation of treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

The NYS Department of Civil Service has developed the H iring for E mergency L imited P lacement ( HELP ) Program, Effective April 5th, 2023 . 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)

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Schedule based on a 40-hour work week. Rotating Day/Evening shift, every other weekend and rotating holidays. Message to

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$48,225

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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.