Mental Health Therapy Aide / Evening Shift

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

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Syracuse, New York, US on site Until 10/7/2026 1+ years exp First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Mental Health Therapy Aide / Evening Shift - Syracuse, NY (#25249)

  • Location: Syracuse, NY
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Hourly Rate: $28 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Join our behavioral health team in Syracuse as a Mental Health Therapy Aide supporting evening-shift operations. This role is critical in providing therapeutic assistance and maintaining a safe environment for patients in psychiatric and behavioral health settings.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn $28 per hour with weekly pay.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Sick Leave
  • Work Schedule:
    • Full-time, 5 days per week
    • 8-hour evening shifts
    • Every other weekend & some holidays
  • Professional Growth: Gain specialized experience in acute mental health care within a collaborative team.
    Impactful Work: Play a direct role in supporting patient recovery and wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct therapeutic support and crisis intervention
  • Monitor patient safety and behavior during evening shifts
  • Assist with group activities and daily therapeutic programs
  • Document patient interactions and report changes to clinical staff
  • Maintain a therapeutic environment consistent with facility protocols

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives.

Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Certification/Licenses: Current CPR certification is required
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 1 year in mental health settings
    • Direct psychiatric/behavioral health experience required
  • Soft Skills:
    • Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
    • Proven collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams
About this role

Summary

Support therapeutic activities, monitor patients, assist staff in behavioral health settings during evening shifts.

Job title

Mental Health Therapy Aide / Evening Shift

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Syracuse, NY; on-site; remote not allowed

Salary

$28k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CPR

Preferred skills

interpersonalcommunicationcollaboration

Specializations

mental healthbehavioral healthpsychiatric
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Syracuse, NY, USA

On-site City