Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 3, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 3, G-25 position within the OMH Division of Community Program and Policy Management, Adult Community Care Group, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Treatment, and Care Coordination. The Mental Health Program Specialist 3 directs the ACT and Clubhouse Unit and works with a team in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures which shape the mental health service delivery system and related systems.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

•Oversee the development of OMH psychosocial clubhouses and ongoing operations of ACT programs, including the development RFPs, writing of program guidelines and policy, and drafting state plan amendments, regulations, guidance, standards of care as applicable.

•Supervise staff working collaboratively with providers, state agency partners and other key stakeholders to assist in the development of policy and programming regarding adult outpatient programs.

•Attend all relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings to improve access to services, support recovery-oriented service provision, and implement new program or policies; create webinars and implement trainings as assigned; and provide guidance consistent with agency mission.

•Work with OMH Field Offices to support the implementation of programs or new initiatives, and understand community and local needs, and system challenges to better inform program development.

•Oversee the development and collection of data as requested for monitoring and oversight (e.g. policy development, monitoring), working with PSYCKES, PME, and other data sources to develop and review performance measures.

•Oversee and supervise other tasks as requested under the direction of the Bureau Director.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.

Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 3, Grade 25 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR one year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Krystal Schools

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #198141 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.