Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/15/25
Applications Due: 08/12/25
Vacancy ID: 192453
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyCourt Administration, Office of
TitleSpecial Projects Coordinator (Statewide Behavioral Health Administrator)
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitNone listed
Salary RangeFrom $140000 to $170000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 35
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address 4 ESP, Empire State Plaza
Suite 2001
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12223
Job Specifics
Duties Description The New York State Unified Court System (UCS) is seeking applicants for the position of Behavioral Health Administrator. The chosen applicant will be responsible for analyzing, developing, and implementing best practices and evidence-based strategies to improve the UCS’ response to a variety of behavioral health issues as they relate to the justice system. Issues expected to be addressed include, among others, civil commitments, fitness to stand trial, and judicial, attorney, and court staff wellness. The Behavioral Health Administrator will report directly to the UCS leadership team, consisting of the Chief Administrative Judge, First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts inside New York City, and Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Courts Outside New York City.
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan to implement the recommendations of the National Judicial Task Force to examine State Courts’ Response to mental illness recommendations.
• Representing the UCS on behavioral health and justice related committees and workgroups.
• Recommending behavioral health-related proposals, rules, and policies.
• Supporting the UCS’ Mental Health Task Force.
• Ensuring ongoing communication among agencies and branches of government on behavioral health issues.
• Keeping up to date with the latest trends in court management and behavioral health, both locally and nationally.
• Conducting ongoing outreach at national, state, and local conferences regarding behavioral health and justice trends and initiatives.
• Collaborating with problem solving court administrators on mental and behavioral health matters.
This is an in-person assignment and may be based in Manhattan, Albany or Westchester Counties, although travel, both throughout
New York and out-of-state, will be required.
BASE SALARY: $140,000 - $170,000
Minimum Qualifications Admission to the New York State Bar and 5 years of relevant legal experience; or a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university and 5 years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to individuals with a demonstrated experience with behavioral health policy implementation and/or individuals with an understanding of federal and state laws and regulations related to behavioral health services and court systems.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Cindy Martucci-Kiyar
Telephone
Fax
Email Address execjobs@nycourts.gov
Address
Street 25 Beaver street
10th Floor
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10004
Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS-5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) and a resume and cover letter via email to execjobs@nycourts.gov or by mail to:
Cindy Martucci-Kiyar
Executive Assistant to Chief Administrative Judge Joseph A. Zayas
25 Beaver Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10004
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