Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Positions (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26901

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/06/26 Applications Due 06/30/26 Vacancy ID 206406

Basics

Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply

NY HELP Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Positions (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26901

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $52,225 to $56,413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Night shift 7:50 pm - 7:50 am; 12 hour shifts

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 PM To 8 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

Duties Description

Buffalo Center has immediate full-time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. Previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Mental Health Therapy Aides are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. As a MHTA, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, including:

• Supporting patient health and safety • Assisting individuals with personal care tasks • Teaching individuals' daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition • Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds • Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations. • Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals • Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma. OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position 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 Comments

All 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.

Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 09 ($42,641), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,584), Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).

NOTE: Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

In addition:

1. You must be able to communicate and follow oral and written instructions and directions in English in order to perform the duties of the position.
2. If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include a medical standards evaluation and a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.

License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 716-816-2554

Fax 716-816-2554

Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

Notes on Applying

Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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