Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleAssisted Outpatient Treatment Compliance Specialist 3, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Compliance Specialist 3, M-2, position in the New York City Field Office (NYCFO). Under the general direction of the Director, MH Field Office 2, the AOT Compliance Specialist 3 will oversee and implement the provisions of Kendra’s Law within New York City’s large and complex mental health system. The incumbent will be responsible for conferring with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and New York City Field Office leadership to develop and maintain detailed management plans and to ensure the program is operating for the benefit of consumers.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provide oversight to the complex mental health system including a multitude of different agencies within the five boroughs of New York City; and supervises AOT Compliance Specialists 1 within New York City region in the performance of their duties.
• Provide guidance and expert technical implementation assistance to the County Mental Health Directors in appropriate referral methods. Plan and conduct meetings with County Directors, patient advocacy groups, family members, and the general public.
• Ensure timely provision of services and the utilization of existing services in the assisted outpatient’s community.
• Ensure designation of a care coordinator, through either a case manager or Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team for each assisted outpatient.
• Review the implementation of the court order and ensure all court-ordered services are being provided in a timely manner.
• Review local written reports demonstrating assisted outpatient compliance and the availability of services and medications as required by the Court.
• Monitor programs to ensure quality services are provided in accordance with the court order.
• Initiate corrective action if implementation is not consistent with court order.
• Determine if boroughs are meeting their statutory obligations under Kendra’s Law and report all failures for inclusion in a report to the OMH Commissioner and the court that issued the order.
• Receive and process information regarding the distribution of grant monies including identifying problems requiring corrective action. Coordinate the development and dissemination of guidelines for the negotiation and execution of grant monies with agency fiscal and legal bureaus.
Minimum Qualifications The minimum qualifications for appointment to an Assisted Outpatient Treatment Compliance Specialist 3 position are: A Bachelor’s Degree in a human service or clinical discipline, such as Psychology, Social Work, etc., OR an RN; and at least five years of post-degree professional clinical experience, working in a mental health setting. Two years of professional experience (either as part of, or in addition to, the qualifying general experience) must have included substantial engagement in one or more of the following activities:
• Mental health program administration, management or supervision; OR
• Planning, development, or coordination of forensic, community-based, or high risk/high need mental health services/systems.
*A Master’s Degree in a human service or clinical discipline may be substituted for one year of the general experience.
New York State residency is required at the time of appointment.
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
Street NYS 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 #222075 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.