Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 3, Central Office
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $88161 to $111111 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.
Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 3 title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
All OMH Central Office employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 must show proof of vaccination. Fully vaccinated means that two (2) or more weeks have elapsed since receiving either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna) or the first and only dose of a single-dose vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson [J&J]/Janssen). Those not vaccinated must indicate this. Vaccination is required for many OMH positions but not all. Those not vaccinated for COVID-19 are ineligible for appointment to positions that require vaccination.
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 3, Grade 25, position assigned to Division of State Operated Children’s and Adult Services. The incumbent will support the Division of State Operated Children’s and Adult Services and the 19 State Operated psychiatric centers to ensure the provision of care complies with expectations outlined by New York State rules and regulations, OMH’s Bureau of Inspection and Certification, and the Joint Commission. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Liaison with Bureau of External Review with focus on regulatory/accreditation preparedness.
Liaison to the Board of Visitors and other Governing Body activities.
Liaison with OPHE re: State Operations Data needs.
Liaison with the Bureau of Quality Improvement, which will include involvement as needed in patient investigations/ad hoc reviews of significant events.
Responsibility for coordination with Central Office stakeholders and the Psychiatric Centers regarding activities pertaining to the National Health Services Corp; CACS survey; CMS IPFQR/ORYX; and other related activities.
Liaison with OMHs Medical Informatics regarding MHARs initiatives and procurement of an updated EHR.
Collect, analyze, develop, and maintain databases for regular and ad hoc projects/reports as needed.
Organize and maintain COG Operational Guidance.
Provide oversight for compliance with expectations relating to the Social Security Administration and Voter Registration activities.
Responsibility for the Division’s adherence to the agency’s Internal Compliance.
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.
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Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format as an attachment to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #112218 in the subject line of your email when applying.