Mental Health Therapy Aide (Biobehavioral Health Unit)- Evenings
Penda Aiken, Inc
Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse, NY
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30+ days ago
Job Title: Mental Health Therapy Aide
Position Type: Short-Term, Temporary (3 months)
Location: Syracuse, NY
Hours: Evenings, overnights
Salary: $28 per hour
Work Authorization: Applicants must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship.
Role Overview
Seeking Mental Health Therapy Aides for the Children/Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. Candidates should have pediatric experience (preferred) and psychiatric experience (required).
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care functions in an acute care setting with minimal supervision.
- Provide direct and indirect patient care, including:
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Completing patient admission documentation
- Assisting with physical examinations
- Collecting specimens and monitoring intake/output
- Transporting patients and orienting them to unit regulations and routines
- Assisting with hygiene needs and ADLs
- Communicate patient data accurately and promptly to nursing staff.
- Develop therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision and interact therapeutically during activities.
- Intervene during crisis situations and maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Apply clinical and psychological interventions appropriate to age and developmental stage.
- Perform safety checks during assigned shifts and observe/report patient responses to treatments.
- Participate in nursing unit management activities.
Qualifications- Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience (2 years preferred)
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Current CPR certification required
- Prior inpatient experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
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