Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

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 a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 position in the Division of Crisis Services, Crisis Stabilization/Residential Unit, under the direction of the Mental Health Program Specialist 3 Clinical, the Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 will work to support the implementation and quality of Adult and Child Crisis Residences

Residential Crisis Support and Intensive Crisis Residence Programs are short-term (up to 28 days) residential programs for treatment and support to adults who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness, psychiatric crisis, or are experiencing challenges in daily life that create risk for an escalation of psychiatric symptoms that cannot reasonably be managed in the person's home and/or community environment without onsite supports and do not pose likelihood of serious harm.
Children’s Crisis Residence Programs are short-term (up to 21 days) residential programs for treatment and support to individuals who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness, psychiatric crisis, or are experiencing challenges in daily life that create risk for an escalation of psychiatric symptoms that cannot reasonably be managed in the person's home and/or community environment without onsite supports and do not pose likelihood of serious harm.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Oversee of the development and implementation of Crisis Residential programs challenges and barriers and work toward resolution with appropriate consultation and stakeholder engagement.
• Under the direction of the Unit Director, review, monitor, and evaluate assigned Crisis Residences. Maintain and regularly review program trackers, workplans, databases, and other resources to ensure assigned programs are implemented with fidelity and achieving expected outcomes. Identify risks or problems and ensure they are reported to leadership as appropriate.
• Support the provision of technical assistance for internal and external stakeholders. Ensure that appropriate guidance and technical assistance is provided in a timely and professional manner. Consult supervisor for necessary clarifications on policies and regulations as appropriate.
• Advance recommendations to enhance existing programs to the supervisor and, as applicable, Division leadership. Ensure strategic recommendations are aligned with program goals, objectives and outcomes and share supporting documentation with the supervisor and leadership. Implement approved changes once stakeholder support is facilitated.
• Collect and review program data for assigned programs to identify trends, needs, and gaps. Submit required data reports and make informed recommendations.
• Assist with the development and revision of program models, progress indicators, performance measures, legal frameworks, guidance, policies, plans and documents for assigned mental health programs in a timely manner and in compliance with all policies, laws and bet practice standards.
• Assist with tracking of unlicensed crisis residential programs and crisis respite beds as needed, including progress towards licensure.
• Assist, as needed, to provide support and guidance to inform the development of crisis provider training.
• Support and participate in learning collaboratives for providers.
• Participate in available training to increase knowledge and expertise in mental health service provision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the Grade 23 level.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
A bachelor's degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education AND three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a federal or state operated, licensed, certified, or funded mental health program.

A master's degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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, location, and Vacancy ID #222301 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.