ALBANY – The Office of Mental Health
(OMH) today announced that it plans to hire several hundred Mental
Health Therapy Aides (MHTAs) over the next two years at locations
throughout NYS. Eligible candidates must register for, and successfully
complete, the MHTA Trainee Civil Service exam, scheduled for May 13, 2017.
Registration for the MHTA Trainee exam ends March 29, 2017. To register, visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/
“This is an exciting opportunity for
those who want to pursue a career in healthcare because there is such an
overwhelming need for Mental Health Therapy Aides across the state,”
said OMH Commissioner Ann M. Sullivan, M.D. “These hardworking aides
help the people we serve feel comfortable in their environment and
master the skills they need to thrive in the community. It’s a wonderful
opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of people
with mental illness.”
A MHTA provides direct services and
support to adults and children receiving inpatient or outpatient care at
OMH’s 19 civil psychiatric centers. A MHTA provides a nurturing, safe,
caring and supportive environment while helping individuals with mental
illness develop skills they need to succeed after discharge. A MHTA has
constant face-to-face interaction with individuals and their families in
a wide variety of residential and community environments.
MHTA Trainee salaries start at
$30,461 and MHTAs are eligible for annual increases based on performance
and years of service. MHTAs enjoy New York State’s excellent benefit
package; complete with 12 paid holidays, generous time off, health
insurance including dental and vision, as well as a defined benefit
pension and deferred compensation plan. Interested candidates must have a
High School diploma or GED to qualify.
“The Office of Mental Health hires
hundreds of people to fill these positions every year and for the first
time we are opening the exam to those who possess NYS Certified Nurse
Aide (CNA) certification. By adding this new option, our goal is to
attract candidates who have chosen a career in healthcare and are
passionate about serving those in need.” said J. Lynn Heath, Director of
OMH’s Center for Human Resources Management. “There is a short window
of opportunity to register for the exam and we are urging all interested
candidates to sign up today.”
While appointment to MHTA Trainee
positions requires a H.S. diploma or GED only, candidates who possess a
NYS Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification and one year of direct care
experience are eligible to take the full-performance level Mental
Health Therapy Aide exam. Candidates appointed off this eligible list
have higher starting salaries ($33,972) and are not required to complete
a traineeship. To register for this exam, visit https://www.cs.ny.gov/
For a list of all job opportunities currently available within the New York State Office of Mental Health, visit https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/
Source: The New York State Office of Mental Health
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