Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.
Transfer:
Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 2 title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/c:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. In addition to a current 55b/c eligibility letter, candidates must must possess a Bachelor's or higher 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 and three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a mental health program. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your application.
Preferred candidates will be a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill one Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, to work as a member of the OMH State Operated Services team to support the Division of Social Work for OMH’s State Operated Services (SOPS). OMH’s SOPS oversees 19 State Operated Psychiatric Centers (PC’s) which includes providing services for child, adolescent, and adult inpatients, outpatients in OMH’s clinics & crisis services, and clients in OMH residential sites. The incumbent will work with Social Workers in the corrections-based operations and three Forensic facilities throughout the State of New York. Supervised by the Statewide Director of Social Work and the Medical Director for State Operated Services, the prospective candidate will serve as the coordinator of Social Work Projects for State Operated Programs. OMH is committed to providing recovery-oriented care, active treatment to clients, and ensuring that individuals thrive in the community. As such, the candidate should be motivated to advance the leadership, training and the direction of the Social Work Discipline throughout OMH.
Specific duties of the positions include, but are not limited to:
• Working with the Social Work discipline to support social workers both clinically and administratively including Directors, supervisors and assistants, at OMH’s adult, children’s and forensic facilities.
• Assist with coordination of meetings and other outreach to Social Work Supervisors to discuss statewide policy and practices and provide training and education.
• Provide expert assistance and guidance to social work staff on the multidisciplinary and clinical teams, who conduct assessments and reviews of recipients of mental health services in both inpatient and community-based settings
• Provide consultation and input related to the development of discharge and treatment plans for consumers who will be released to the community ensuring that they receive appropriate wrap around services
• Coordinate social work initiatives in collaboration with other bureaus throughout the Office of Mental Health and with external agencies such as OASAS, NYS OFA and DOH.
• Have knowledge around documentation needs and requirements for the social workers in our State Operated system and be able to provide guidance and feedback on said documents
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
Address
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 as an attachment to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #156874 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.