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Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center has immediate full time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides.
All shift opportunities available.
Previous psychiatric experience is not required.
Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
Mental Health Therapy Aides are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness.
As a MHTA, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, including:
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma.
OR
Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
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.
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