Mental Health Therapy Aide; MHTA; Syracuse

FSN is looking for a qualified Mental Health Therapy Aide to support Med/Surg, ICU, PEDS, and Float Pool.

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Employment Type:

Contract-13 weeks
Hourly Rate: $28 per hour

Join our behavioral health team in Syracuse as a Mental Health Therapy Aide supporting evening-shift operations. This role is critical in providing therapeutic assistance and maintaining a safe environment for patients in psychiatric and behavioral health settings.

• Competitive Compensation:
  Earn $1,120/week with weekly pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Sick Leave
• Work Schedule:
• Full-time, 5 days per week
• 8-hour evening shifts
• Every other weekend & some holidays
• Professional Growth:
  Gain specialized experience in acute mental health care within a collaborative team.
• Impactful Work:
  Play a direct role in supporting patient recovery and wellness.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Certification/Licenses:
  Current CPR certification is required.
• Experience:
• Minimum 1 year in mental health settings.
• Direct psychiatric/behavioral health experience required.
• Soft Skills:
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

• Provide direct therapeutic support and crisis intervention.
• Monitor patient safety and behavior during evening shifts.
• Assist with group activities and daily therapeutic programs.
• Document patient interactions and report changes to clinical staff.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment consistent with facility protocols.