Security Hospital Treatment Assistant (SHTA) (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center Direct Care Position, Marcy, P26785

Security Hospital Treatment Assistant

A Security Hospital Treatment Assistant will perform a variety of tasks related to care, engagement, treatment, education, recovery, safety, and security of individuals with mental illness in forensic hospitals and units operated by OMH, including :

• Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans
• Interact with patients and observe and progress and responses to treatment
• Assist and instruct patients in attending to person care tasks
• Escort patients to activities and appointments on and facility grounds
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain patient records

Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (HELPS) program.

Candidates must possess a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma and two years of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care, behavioral health, corrections, or juvenile justice setting / program. OR An associate's degree and one year of full-time direct patient care experience working in a health care, behavioral health, corrections or juvenile justice setting or a bachelor's degree.

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including :

Effective September 18, 2025, this position is eligible for Geographic Pay Differential of $4,000.

Background checks will be required. In addition :

NOTE :

Position is eligible for a Geographic pay Differential of $4,000 effective 9 / 18 / 25.