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 10%

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

75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 3, G-25, position in the Division of Forensic Services (DFS), Diversion Center. The Diversion Center’s mission is to support jurisdictions in the development, implementation, evaluation and replication of initiatives to the reduce arrest and incarceration of persons with serious mental illness (SMI). The general services provided by the Diversion Center are the assessment of local resources, current practices, and gaps in services through sequential intercept mapping; researching, training and technical assistance for the identification and diversion of justice-involved mentally ill individuals from incarceration; and researching, training and technical assistance to develop and sustain Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) programs in communities throughout NYS.

One of the initiatives supported by the Diversion Center is the Court-Based Mental Health Navigators. Court-Based Mental Health Navigators aim to support individuals with serious mental illness who are in the community and involved in the criminal justice system by offering voluntary connection to community and county behavioral health resources to support health, wellness, and recovery. Navigators are based in counties with high SMI arrests and/or high CPL 730 utilization. They are housed within county government and have a strong understanding of the local mental health and social services system as well as the criminal justice system.

Specific duties to be performed by the MHPS 3 may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervise and assist in planning, development and implementation of Navigator programs
o Complete performance evaluations, monitor productivity and ensure accountability
• Monitor and evaluate activities to ensure new and ongoing programs are implemented according to OMH guidance and best practices.
• Review reports from other states and experts in mental health/criminal justice diversion to assess performance of models used.
• Draft policies and ensure all practices and protocols are in accordance with best practices, state laws, and OMH guidance.
• Identify gaps in services and assist in developing corrective action plans to ensure individuals with mental illness who are involved in the criminal justice system are connected to treatment services.
• Collaborate with OMH field offices and local county mental health and criminal justice stakeholders to initiate partnerships and address system gaps and/or barriers.
• Develop a resource network of mental health providers and programs that work with individuals involved in the criminal justice system as well as diversion programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of services provided. Collect and manage data to be utilized in quality improvement projects. Prepare comprehensive reports.
• Consult with, and provide expert technical assistance and guidance to, OMH staff, other State and local agencies, and Court-Based Mental Health Navigators.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position. Candidates must have one year of permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 3 and eligible for lateral transfer, OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments The Division of Forensic Services is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York.

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

How to Apply

Name Jenna Hart

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office Of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #204457 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.