Mental Health Therapy Aide - Children & Adolescent Psychiatry 26-01210-MHCAP
Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Rome
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Mental Health Therapy
Aide – Children & Adolescent Psychiatry Location: Syracuse, New
York Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day Shift Schedule Shift:
Day Shift Schedule: 3 shifts per week Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Total Weekly Hours: 36 hours Weekends: Required Position Summary A
healthcare organization in Syracuse, NY is seeking a compassionate
and dependable Mental Health Therapy Aide for a 13-week assignment
supporting a Children and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit . This role
is essential in maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and
assisting clinical staff with patient care activities. Key
Responsibilities Support pediatric and adolescent psychiatric
patients with daily activities and therapeutic programming Assist
clinical staff in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive
treatment environment Monitor patient behavior and report changes
or concerns to the clinical team Assist with de-escalation
techniques and crisis intervention as directed Ensure adherence to
safety protocols and unit policies Participate in milieu management
and therapeutic group activities Document observations and patient
interactions per facility guidelines Required Qualifications
Previous experience in a mental health, behavioral health, or
psychiatric setting preferred Experience working with children and
adolescents strongly preferred Strong communication, interpersonal,
and observational skills Ability to work weekends and 12-hour
shifts Dependable, professional, and team-oriented For more details
reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of
the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing
Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals.
We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We
understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and
your salary will be discussed upfront.
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