Mental Health Therapy Aide

• SUNY Upstate Medical University - 3.6 Syracuse, NY Job Details Part-time $25,198 - $50,396 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Syracuse Nursing Support Part-time Opening on: Sep 15 2026 3CP-Biobehavioral Health Unit State of New York Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG009 90993 CSEA - ISU (Institutional Services Unit) Add to favorites

Job Summary:

The Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) fulfills objectives within the mission of the Golisano Center for Special Needs for the inpatient units.

Duties includes:

Engage in daily meetings with behavior team to discuss treatment plans, participate in the implementation of treatment plans, manage and graph data, identify key variables affecting patient outcomes, involvement in assistance with daily living tasks while ensuring patient's privacy and dignity are respected, data management, participation in implementation of behavioral treatment procedures, use time efficiently and productively in the absence of specific assigned responsibilities, accept responsibilities and conduct oneself in a professional manner, identify problems and suggest strategies for resolving issues, interact with colleagues in a positive manner appropriate to audience and format. Ability to physically manage patients

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)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the implementation of applied behavior analysis assessment/treatment programs with developmentally disabled population. Use of computers and application software.

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40-hour work week. Rotating shifts days/evenings, every wknd, holidays Message to

Applicants:

Status:

Permanent Salary:

$25,198 (50% of $50,396) with a $4,000

GEO 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.