Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) - Direct Care Position, Rockland Psychiatric Center, Middletown, MP22071
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct care services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and, in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. Additional Comments:
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. If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Job Function
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct care services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and, in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. Additional Comments:
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. If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Salary Range:
From $42419 to $46103 Annually
Minimum Qualification
This is to announce the Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) Exam. Do not apply to this posting with a resume. You must take the free online examination to be considered for a MHTA job. To learn more about MHTA jobs and take the exam, visit this website:
https:
//omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/direct-care-careers.html. Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) is an entry-level direct care position. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development (GED) Certification or higher degree. To be considered for a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) job, you must take the free online examination. To learn more about MHTAs and take the examination, copy and paste this link into your Internet browser:
https:
//omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/direct-care-careers.html. Note:
Do not apply to this posting with a resume. You must take the examination. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) hires MHTAs at locations across New York State. After you complete the examination:
Your score will be emailed to you and your name will be added to the MHTA eligible lists(s) for the facilities you selected. When positions are available, OMH canvasses the eligible lists to find candidates. Canvass letters are sent via email. If you do not respond to the canvass letter, you will not be considered for the position.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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. If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Job Function
As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct care services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and, in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. Additional Comments:
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. If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. This exam includes:
Physical/Medical Requirements:
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 substance abuse screening. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at:
http:
//www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. A medical examination will be required prior to appointment. Drug Testing:
You will have to participate in a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. 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.
Salary Range:
From $42419 to $46103 Annually
Minimum Qualification
This is to announce the Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) Exam. Do not apply to this posting with a resume. You must take the free online examination to be considered for a MHTA job. To learn more about MHTA jobs and take the exam, visit this website:
https:
//omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/direct-care-careers.html. Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) is an entry-level direct care position. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development (GED) Certification or higher degree. To be considered for a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA) job, you must take the free online examination. To learn more about MHTAs and take the examination, copy and paste this link into your Internet browser:
https:
//omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/direct-care-careers.html. Note:
Do not apply to this posting with a resume. You must take the examination. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) hires MHTAs at locations across New York State. After you complete the examination:
Your score will be emailed to you and your name will be added to the MHTA eligible lists(s) for the facilities you selected. When positions are available, OMH canvasses the eligible lists to find candidates. Canvass letters are sent via email. If you do not respond to the canvass letter, you will not be considered for the position.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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