Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1 (NY HELPS), Greater Binghamton Health Center, P28216

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development of treatment plans
• Supervising and monitoring the implementation of treatment plans and activities
• Observing and documenting individual behaviors and responses to treatment
• Scheduling staff assignments
• Providing staff training

Qualifications

• NY HELPS Pathway: High School or High School equivalency diploma and 1 year of direct patient care experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness or with emotional or social behavior problems.
• Competitive Class Appointment (Current State Employees): 1 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.

After 2 years of satisfactory experience as a Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 1, you will advance to the Mental Hygiene Therapy Assistant 2, SG-13, without further examination.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Pay

Posted salary includes a geographic pay differential of $4,000 and an increased hiring rate of $6,956.

Requirements

• Background checks will be required.
• Cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program).
• If appointed, may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number; and actively participate to allow services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid.
• Loss of ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid may result in termination.