Mental Health Therapy Aide Bbhu Syracuse New York United States D7f86c98 C389 4baf 939e 5d60ab4684f4

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 Aug 10, 2026
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Mental Health Therapy Aide - BBHU

  • Syracuse
  • Nursing Support
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Aug 10 2026
  • 3CP-Biobehavioral Health Unit
  • State of New York
  • Mental Health Therapy Aide, SG009
  • 89892
  • CSEA - ISU (Institutional Services Unit)

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, 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 Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (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)

Preferred Qualifications:

Have one (1) year of full-time direct patient care experience working in a mental health setting.

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40-hour work week. Day/Even, every weekend, holidays

Message to Applicants:

Status: Permanent

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

Recruitment Office:

Human Resources

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