Location: Binghamton,NY, USA
Mental Health Therapy Aide - One opening is available at the Transitional Living Residence, (TLR), Evenings, for a Mental Health Therapy Aide (MHTA). The successful candidate must be able to assist the TLR team in the implementation of individual residential service plans. Job Duties/Expectations: Accompany and transport clients to and from CTRC, community events and special outings as assigned. Assist other staff in identifying the need for and providing crisis intervention. Maintain a therapeutic environment which is clean, safe and an atmosphere which encourages positive mental health and achievement of individual potential. Observe, record and report patient's behavior to Program Manager in a timely fashion. Interact with clients in a therapeutic manner. Provide clients with a safe and therapeutic environment. Assist clients in performing ADL's encouraging independent functioning when appropriate. Satisfactory work performance Responsible Time and Attendance TLS follows a unit-based staffing schedule, employee will agree to work within the guidelines of this staffing pattern. Become medication certified in the Self Administration Medication Program. Assist with all aspects of food handling / meal preparation at TLS and at CTRC. Minimum Qualifications for this position include: Current GBHC employee in a MHTA title. Valid Driver's License Any presently employed MHTA who meets the minimum qualifications for this position and wishes to be considered for assignment should apply by submitting the GBHC Job Vacancy Posting Application to the Human Resources Department on or before the closing date below. Failure to include essential information regarding experience and/or training may result in disqualification from further consideration. A change in assignment may impact previously approved time off requests.