Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleDeputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Operation, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P22996
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $137883 to $173431 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A. Education
A Master's degree in a mental hygiene discipline (including physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech pathology and audiology, communication disorders, psychology, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, education, nursing), hospital administration, community mental health, business or public administration or other administrative area specifically related to health care, behavioral or social science from an accredited school; or a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada. Current registration or licensure required where applicable.
Additionally, all candidates must be eligible to participate in Federal health care programs (e.g., Medicaid). Individuals excluded from participation in these programs will not be considered.
And
Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, consultative or supervisory experience in a mental health program including one of the following:
1. One (1) year of satisfactory experience in a position comparable to a Clinical Chief of Service (COS) or Director of Mental Health Rehabilitation;
OR
2. Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in a position as administrative head of a multi- disciplinary treatment team;
OR
3. Two (2) years of satisfactory supervisory, professional, or administrative experience in the development, operation, and/or implementation of the mental health service delivery system for State facilities, counties, or local/private agencies in three (3) or more of the following areas: program development, management procedures, community organization, resource planning, funding, program proposals, advisory boards, consumer and community advocacy and intergovernmental relations.
Duties Description The DDPC 2 - Operations is an essential member of the facility's Executive Management Team. Under the general direction of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with the Clinical Director, the DDPC 2 - Operations designs, develops, evaluates, and ensures the effective operation of the facility's non-medical programs. The DDPC 2 - Operations participates in the development of the facility's short and long term goals; establishes policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery; supervises, coordinates and directs the activities of subordinate managers in administrative and operational program areas; oversees the admissions and discharge process; monitors and oversees staffing to ensure quality patient care; ensures that service delivery complies with OMH guidelines and regulatory agency standards; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with external organizations to maximize resources and implement program goals; and ensures the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic environment.
Additional Comments Salary: $137,883- $173,431; Plus $3,026 Location Pay
Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), a Joint Commission (TJC) accredited mental health facility located on Randall’s Island in New York City, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 - Operations (DDPC 2 - Operations). MPC operates inpatient and outpatient programs for adults with mental illness and is affiliated with the New York University School of Medicine. MPC has approximately 150 inpatient beds, 92 residential beds, and serves over 580 outpatients. For further information about MPC, please visit the facility website at:
Manhattan Psychiatric Center (ny.gov)
Candidates interested in a rewarding position with an organization that fosters creativity, utilizes evidence-based practices, and promotes an atmosphere in which staff can provide the highest-quality care and treatment to people living with mental illness are encouraged to apply.
Background Investigation and Fees:
All prospective employees will be fingerprinted and undergo a complete Criminal Background Check against New York State and federal criminal history records. Candidates will also be subject to a check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, and the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Candidates may be required to pay the fees associated with these background checks. Employment is contingent upon your complying with and satisfactorily meeting these background investigation requirements.
Notes:
1. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
2. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.
3. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at
(518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
4. OMH hospital employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. OMH does not allow for testing in lieu of vaccination.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Katie Bush, Human Resource Specialist 2
Email Address deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates interested in employment at this location should submit a resume by July 14, 2022 to:
Katie Bush
Human Resources Specialist 2
Attention: DDPC 2 – Operations – MPC
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
FAX # (518) 402-4086
Email submission preferred.
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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.