Mental Health Therapy Aide – Contract

Location: Syracuse, NY
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Pay Rate: $28–$32/Hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Every Other Weekend + Some Holidays

Job Summary

Seeking a Mental Health Therapy Aide to support a Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit. The ideal candidate will have psychiatric experience, with pediatric experience preferred, and be able to provide safe, compassionate patient care in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under nursing supervision.
• Monitor and record vital signs, intake/output, and patient responses.
• Assist with admissions, physical examinations, specimen collection, and patient transport.
• Support patients with hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Develop therapeutic relationships and interact with patients during activities.
• Assist with crisis intervention and maintain a safe patient environment.
• Perform safety checks and report patient conditions to nursing staff.
• Document patient information and care using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Observe and report patient responses to treatments.
• Participate in nursing unit activities and patient care planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Psychiatric experience required.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Prior inpatient experience preferred.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and some holidays.
• Social Security card required at submission; delays in providing it may delay submission.