Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleNurse Practitioner Psychiatric, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $133638 to $156219 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND certification by the New York State Education Department in the Psychiatry specialty area to practice a
as a Nurse Practitioner.
OR
Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must be permanent in the Nurse Practitioner (Various Parenthetics), G-24, title(s) and be eligible for lateral transfer;
OR
Open Competitive Opportunity:
New York State License and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND certification by the New York State Education Department in the Psychiatry specialty area to practice a
as a Nurse Practitioner.and reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for the title.
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Coordinated Nursing Services (OCNS) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, G-24, position. Under the direction of the OCNS Deputy Director, the Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry will serve as an administrative team lead working toward enhanced capacity to provide compassionate, evidence-based informed care to an underserved psychiatric treatment population. OCNS works collaboratively with facility nursing services across OMH subspecialties of Child, Adult, & Forensic to develop and support education and training of Nurse Practitioners, RNs, LPNs, and Direct Care staff. OCNS oversees the implementation of evidenced-based nursing practices to drive quality and excellence in psychiatric mental health nursing throughout OMH State Operated Psychiatric Centers and licensed programs. This position will be responsible for educational leadership, collaboration, and participation in all activities related to education, training, and research targeting multiple levels of OMH Nursing Services spanning psychiatric facilities located throughout NYS.
Duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Organize and facilitate the development and implementation of the Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program
o• Collaborate with the staff from Central Office and State Operations Bureau of Quality Management on activities to promote compliance with Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, The Joint Commission and other accreditation standards
• Collaborate with facility CNOs and Nurse Educators to drive dissemination of evidence informed best practices to provide high quality and excellence in Psychiatric Mental Health patient care.
Some NYS Travel Required
Additional Comments Posted salary includes a $22,581 Increased Hiring Rate as well as a $25,000 Geographic Pay Differential.
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 (OMH) 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 the unique attributes and skills of all employees 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.
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street New York State Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
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 #154795 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.