HELP Program - Job Title Details
Mental Health Therapy Aide, G-09
Occupation Group
Health and Human Services - Direct Care
Salary Information
Salary Range
NYC Metro - From $54,392 to $58,492
Rest of State - From $49,305 to $53,405
(Salary may differ from what is listed for an agency and/or location. See HELP job postings for specific salary.)
Career Ladder Information
Below is a listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.
Title | Grade |
---|---|
Mental Health Therapy Aide | 09 |
Job Description
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 such things as bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
You must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma or similar equivalency such as a General Education Development Certification or higher degree.