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AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Manager 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $147758 to $185851 Annually
Workday
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in a human services field, hospital, healthcare, public, or business administration, or related field; and eight years of clinical, administrative, and/or supervisory experience in a mental health, public health, healthcare, and/or managed care setting, three years of which must have included managerial experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Policy development for a statewide mental health, public health, health care, and/or managed care program.
• Quality control, quality assurance, or quality improvement in a mental health, public health, health care, and/or managed care program.
• Program planning, design, implementation, or evaluation in a mental health, public health, health care, and/or managed care program.
• As a county director of mental health.
A master’s degree in a human services field; hospital, healthcare, public or business administration; or a related field may be substituted for two years of the general and one year of the specialized experience.
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the non-competitive, policy influencing position of Mental Health Program Manager 2, M-6, in the New York City Field Office (NYCFO). Under the general direction of the Field Office Director, the incumbent will direct a multi-disciplinary team of professionals to design, implement and monitor adult and children’s mental health services and initiatives within the New York City field office region. The Mental Health Program Manager 2 will engage with executive level management in planning and decision-making to lead and guide the local operations which comprise the community operated mental health system with the large infusion of additional licensed and contracted program requirements, the size and responsibilities placed on the field offices have grown tremendously, and due to the multitude of programs offered in a variety of different operating venues; the number of consumers served and the complexity of the mental health service system.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Direct the implementation and monitoring of new and existing OMH programs and initiatives for adults and children in the New York City field office region. Programs and initiatives include Licensing, Clinic Restructuring, Personalized Recovery Oriented Services, Assisted Out-Patient Treatment, Assertive Community Treatment, Adult Case Management, Residential Programs, Housing Initiatives and Single Point of Access.
• Oversee field office staff and program activities, and the delivery of services to ensure compliance with the New York State Mental Hygiene Law, federal standards for Medicaid reimbursement, and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Direct program planning, implementation and evaluation, ensuring programs and providers are prepared for the transition to Medicaid Managed Care. Provides recommendations to Field Office Director concerning program development, improvement, viability and potential impacts to access as it pertains to service delivery for adults and children.
• Participate in executive-level management planning, policy and decision making regarding new programs/services, and changes to existing programs/services that comprise the mental health system. Develops and implements policy recommendations based on operational needs.
• Formulate and recommend policies and procedures to the Field Office Director and OMH Executive level staff regarding Housing, Case Management, Assertive Community Treatment and local system of care implementation.
• Develop strategies to improve the operation of mental health services in the local service delivery system.
• Communicate and address OMH policy and initiatives to local government, clinical providers, hospitals, and provider Coalitions related to adult and children’s services in the New York City field office region.
• Reviews staffing configurations and provides recommendations to the Field Office Director to develop and establish resource allocation plans; and targets resources to ensure funding to support OMH and field office priorities.
• Work in partnership with other agencies such as the Department of Health, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in implementing better communication and strategies to meet the needs of the many constituencies affected by multiple service systems.
• Work collaboratively with local government units, providers, Field Office and Central Office staff to address problems, complaints and policy issues related to new and existing OMH programs and initiatives.
• Manage all housing initiatives including the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, design development, bid award and progress of construction as they relate to OMH housing initiatives.
• Represent OMH at meetings and on task forces with external agencies, mental health advocacy groups and trade organizations.
• Meet with elected officials to provide information on OMH initiatives as required by the Commissioner.
• Monitor the Prior Approval Review (PAR) process for all new programs in the New York City field office region and provide ongoing expert technical assistance to Field Office staff and providers to ensure compliance with OMH’s Bureau of Inspection and Certification standards.
• Manage and supervise field office activities and staff; provide guidance and resolve problems; establish work schedules and prioritize assignments as needed.
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 in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #156607 in the subject line of your email when applying.
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