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No Mandatory overtime?
Yes Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyMonroe Street AddressRochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Avenue CityRochester StateNY Zip Code14620 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionA Security Hospital Treatment Assistant will perform a variety of tasks related to care, engagement, treatment, education, recovery, safety, and security of individuals with mental illness in forensic hospitals and units operated my OMH, including:
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Security Hospital Treatment Assistant (SHTA) (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P27739
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$40,624 / year median in New York
+27% projected growth
Job Description
Date Posted:
08/11/26Applications Due:
08/31/26Vacancy ID:
221658 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleSecurity Hospital Treatment Assistant (SHTA) (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P27739 Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services Salary Grade14 Bargaining UnitSSU - Security Services Unit (NYSCOPBA) Salary RangeFrom $61365 to $75093 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationAll three shifts, plus weekends Monday - Friday with weekends. Hours Per Week40 Workday From12 AM To11:30 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
Yes Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyMonroe Street AddressRochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Avenue CityRochester StateNY Zip Code14620 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionA Security Hospital Treatment Assistant will perform a variety of tasks related to care, engagement, treatment, education, recovery, safety, and security of individuals with mental illness in forensic hospitals and units operated my OMH, including:
- Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans
- Interact with patients and observe and progress and responses to treatment
- Assist and instruct patients in attending to person care tasks
- Escort patients to activities and appointments on and facility grounds
- Complete necessary documentation and maintain patient records Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Security Hospital Treatment Assistant if they have:
- A High School or High School Equivalency Diploma and two years of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care, behavioral health, corrections, or juvenile justice setting/program; or
- An associate's degree and one year of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care, behavioral health, corrections or juvenile justice setting; or
- A bachelor's degree. OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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. Additional CommentsAll 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.