Mental Health Therapy Aide Syracuse New York United States F65c1f8f 40db 4b23 8857 F9fe4107f335

State University of New York Upstate Medical University
State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY, USA

USD 48,225-48,225 / year

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Mental Health Therapy Aide

  • Syracuse
  • Nursing Support
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 9 2026
  • CG-5W-Inpatient Psychiatry
  • State of New York
  • Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG009
  • 90094
  • CSEA - ISU (Institutional Services Unit)

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 Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (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)

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40-hour work week. Days, weekends, holidays

Message to Applicants:

Status: Contingent Perm

Salary: $48,225 plus $4,000 GEO

Recruitment Office: Human Resources