Mental Health Therapy Aide

Company: Smart Staffing Group
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Qualifications: Experience working with the psychiatric patient population within the last 2 years preferred Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills are necessary as well as some knowledge of medical terminology Must successfully pass pre-employment health clearance Responsibilities: Will provide both direct and indirect patient care Take and record vital signs Complete patient admission documentation Assist with appropriate physical examination of patients Collect specimens Monitor patient intake/output Transport patients Orient new patients to unit regulations and daily routine Assist patient in the completion of hygiene needs Advise nursing staff of patient data in a timely and accurate manner Develop therapeutic relationships under nursing supervision and interact therapeutically with patients during activities Intervene on behalf of the patient during crisis situations Maintain a safe environment for patients Attend to ADL’s as needed Apply clinical and psychological interventions based on age appropriateness and developmental stage Perform safety checks on assigned shift

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