Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 4, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 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 have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 4, Grade 27, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M-grade of this position.
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 4, Grade 27, position in the Western Field Office (WFO). Under general direction, the incumbent will manage, coordinate, and oversee policy, regulatory, and operational functions related to certification and licensing in the nineteen-county Western Region, a crucial role in Field Office operations. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Manage the development, licensure and regulation of mental health programs throughout the OMH Western Region of New York.
Act as the Western Field Office Licensing Director: participate in statewide meetings; collaborate with the Bureau of Inspection and Certification leadership and staff, as well as the Licensing Directors in each of the other four Field Offices; disseminate information to WFO colleagues, and regional providers; Support and direct regional compliance related activities.
Organize, supervise, and coordinate licensing staff review teams assigned to and involved in monitoring licensed community-based treatment and support services within the OMH Western Region.
Oversee the review of Prior Approval Review (PAR) applications, certification visits of new and existing programs, monitor the recertification schedule and visit outcomes, direct follow-up monitoring activities and deploy staff as warranted for an on-site review of the program’s performance improvement plan(s). Develop/Utilize a tracking system.
Identify, through licensing oversight, vulnerable programs with fiscal or quality care concerns. Recommend to leadership of the WFO and the Bureau of Inspection and Certification (BIC), action steps toward resolution; initiate the plan.
Assist supervisees in prioritizing activities to ensure the currency of certified programs/agencies is balanced with more complex focused program monitoring.
Participate and/or lead re-certification and monitoring visits as an element of staff training and staff support.
Provide ongoing training and education to staff assigned to licensing functions; mentor licensing staff to similarly train, then delegate to staff formal training opportunities of newer/non-licensing staff
Supervise subordinate staff in providing programmatic technical assistance in compliance with OMH requirements, policies, and initiatives to meet the needs of the consumer population.
Represent the Western Field Office and/or OMH, as applicable, in the following areas: in the development or revision of regulatory changes and implementation of new initiatives/special projects; at meetings and on task forces with other State and external agencies, mental health advocacy groups and trade organizations.
Participate in the development of and coordinate the implementation of licensing protocols and processes. Represent the Field Office on inspection and certification related workgroups and projects. Delegate staff to act in this role as appropriate.
Recommend policies and procedures to the Field Office Director, Field Office Management Team and OMH BIC and Executive Level staff specific to standard compliance, the adequacy of service networks and implementation of various initiatives.
Maintain awareness of OMH Initiatives, new programs/services and issuance of requests for proposals/interests directly and indirectly pertaining to licensing; guide staff to resource documents creating an independent avenue for staff to increase their knowledge base of services beyond their assigned areas.
Consult with counties and providers in the development or expansion of mental health services and provide regulatory guidance with program issues. Guide WFO licensing staff in doing the same.
Advocate for development of effective and efficient service delivery systems.
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 as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #157213 in the subject line of your email when applying.
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