Direct Care Staff - New York, United States - New York State Office of Mental Health

New York State Office of Mental Health
New York State Office of Mental Health
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Recruiting Direct Care Staff

Join the Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center Team


Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center (KFPC), a NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Division of Forensic Services facility, is currently recruiting Direct Care Staff/Security Hospital Treatment Assistants (SHTA) for their secure forensic psychiatric center unit in NYC, NY.

Direct Care Staff/SHTAs are responsible for the safety and security of individuals diagnosed with mental illness.


KFPC provides secure treatment and evaluation for pretrial defendants who have been found incompetent to stand trial and ordered by the courts for restoration of fitness to stand trial and individuals who have been found not responsible due to mental disease or defect.


Direct Care Staff/SHTAs at KFPC:


  • Monitor patients and provide for a safe and therapeutic environment
  • Teach and model acceptable behaviors and verbal skills
  • Lead therapeutic activity groups
  • Escort patients off grounds for appointments
  • Complete reports and documentation

Join the KFPC Team and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service - we offer the excellent benefits including:

  • NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
  • Tuition Assistance Programs available
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave
  • NYS Retirement package including definedbenefit pension and deferredcompensation plans

Minimum Qualifications

  • SHTA
  • High School diploma or High School equivalency diploma or similar equivalency such as General Education Development (GED) Certification or higher and 2 years of fulltime direct patient care experience working in a health care setting or behavioral health setting
    or
  • Associate's degree and 1 year of fulltime direct patient care experience working in a health care setting or behavioral health setting
    or
  • Bachelor's degree


The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances.

Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.

To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.

A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


Job Title:
Direct Care Staff/Security Hospital Treatment Assistant


Location:
New York, NY


Salary range:
$56,158 - $68,716


Pay:
$56, $68,716.00 per year


Education:


  • High school or equivalent (required)

Experience:

- direct patient care: 2 years (required)


Ability to Relocate:

  • New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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