Mental Health Therapy Aide Syracuse New York United States 659de907 4724 4af5 B6d0 D054bd56df48

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 29, 2026

Mental Health Therapy Aide

  • Syracuse
  • Nursing Support
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Jul 29 2026
  • 2CP Child & Adol IP Psych
  • State of New York
  • Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG009
  • 90501
  • 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, Evening shift, every other weekend, holidays

Message to Applicants:

Status: Permanent

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

Recruitment Office: Human Resources