Mental Health Therapy Aide - 26-01336
Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Utica
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title Mental Health Therapy
Aide Location - Syracuse, NY Position Overview We are seeking
Mental Health Therapy Aides to support patients in a Behavioral
Health inpatient setting . This role provides both direct and
indirect patient care , working closely with the nursing and
clinical team to ensure patient safety, therapeutic engagement, and
high-quality care. Pediatric experience is preferred, and
psychiatric experience is required. Shift Details Shifts Available:
3:00 PM – 11:30 PM 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM Schedule Requirements: Every
other weekend Some holidays Key Responsibilities Provide direct and
indirect patient care in an acute behavioral health setting. Take
and record vital signs accurately and in a timely manner. Assist
with patient admissions, documentation, and physical examinations.
Collect specimens and monitor patient intake and output. Transport
patients safely within the facility. Orient new patients to unit
rules, routines, and expectations. Assist patients with activities
of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene needs. Develop
therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision. Interact
therapeutically with patients during structured and unstructured
activities. Intervene appropriately during crisis situations to
maintain patient and staff safety. Perform safety checks as
required during assigned shifts. Observe, document, and report
patient responses to treatments and interventions. Maintain a safe,
structured, and supportive environment for patients. Apply
age-appropriate clinical and psychological interventions based on
developmental stage. Participate in unit activities related to
nursing operations and patient care coordination. Utilize
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) accurately and consistently.
Required Qualifications Current CPR certification Minimum 1 year of
experience required (2 years preferred) Psychiatric or behavioral
health experience required Strong interpersonal and verbal
communication skills Ability to work effectively with patients,
families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Ability to perform
patient care duties with minimal supervision after orientation
Experience working in an inpatient healthcare setting preferred
Experience using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Preferred
Qualifications Pediatric behavioral health experience Prior
inpatient behavioral health or acute care experience Strong
understanding of patient safety and crisis intervention techniques
Required & Desired Skills Behavioral or mental health field
experience (highly desired – 2 years) Medical terminology knowledge
(highly desired) Effective therapeutic communication Crisis
intervention support Patient safety monitoring For more details
reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:
It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare
staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and
Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most
competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is
a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be
discussed upfront.
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