Mental Health Therapy Aide MHT 25-34173 at NavitsPartners

Job Title: Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHT) Location: Syracuse NY 13210 Employment Type: Contract 13 WeeksShift Options:Nights 4x10-Hour (21:0007:30)Nights 4x10-Hour (19:0005:30)Rotating schedule as outlined belowPosition OverviewWe are seeking dedicated Mental Health Therapy Aides (MHTs) to support a Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. This role requires a compassionate professional with pediatric experience preferred and psychiatric experience required. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with the clinical team to support patient care maintain safety and promote therapeutic engagement.Schedule Details80 hours every two weeksMix of 412-hour shifts (19:0007:30) and 48-hour shifts (23:0007:30) in a two-week periodEvery other weekend requiredSome holiday coverage requiredKey ResponsibilitiesProvide direct support to children and adolescent patients within an inpatient psychiatric settingAssist with therapeutic activities de-escalation techniques and behavioral interventionsMonitor patient behavior ensure safety and document observations accuratelySupport daily living activities and help maintain a structured therapeutic environmentCollaborate with nurses therapists and interdisciplinary team membersPromote positive coping skills and provide emotional support to patientsRequired QualificationsMinimum 1 year of experience required; 2 years preferredPsychiatric experience required; pediatric psych experience preferredPrior experience in an inpatient behavioral health setting preferredCurrent CPR certificationStrong interpersonal and communication skillsVaccination RequirementsCOVID-19 Vaccine: Not RequiredFlu Vaccine: Not RequiredFor more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.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. Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Experience: years Vacancy: 1