Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS
Grade 09
Grade 10
* Secure Care Treatment Aide 1
Grade 11
* Developmental Disabilities Secure Care T Aid 1
Grade 14
* Direct Support Assnt In Res Mod
Grade 09
Grade 09
Mental Hygiene Staff Dev Spec 1
Grade 11
(* = Special Qual Needed)
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This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 3519 positions statewide.
*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.
A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
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Mental Health Therapy Aide | 09 | $41,399 | $50,884 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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As a Mental Health Therapy Aide, you would provide direct services, treatment, rehabilitation, and support to individuals diagnosed with mental illness that receive services in an institutional or community-based setting. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would work with other staff to develop, carry out, and record care plans, and in accordance with special instructions you may administer medication. This position may be physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of patients and staff in emergency situations. You must be able to do things such as bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time.
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10-040010 20-601010Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. Job postings on StateJobsNY will contain the most up-to-date qualifications.
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