Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking qualified candidates to a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 – G 23 position in the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Treatment, and Care Coordination, Adult Community Care Division. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical assistance to Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabilitative Services (MHOTRS) programs, formally known as Article 31 clinics. The incumbent will utilize knowledge and feedback from program providers to support the policy analysis, development and coordination of recommendations for the implementation of services and programs, to better meet the needs of individuals served in MHOTRS programs. This will also include support for the development and implementation of policy, program guidance, and new initiatives directed at improving access and quality of care in programs serving adults throughout New York. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families for programs serving the lifespan. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to further these initiatives.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and implement a Technical Assistance work plan, including collaboration and communication with the Division of Children/Families Services, Field Offices, MHOTRS providers, and Local Government Units, as needed. Work with community stakeholders to articulate program requirements and best practices to address population needs. Provide Technical Assistance to provider agencies (in-person, by video and phone). Attend all relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings for program development, implementation and oversight. Create webinars and implement trainings as assigned, working with all identified entities.
Support and assist with the development of regulation changes, guidance, and other supporting documents in collaboration with internal and external groups.
Assist in the implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of MHOTRS programs and initiatives, utilizing evaluation data to inform opportunities for technical assistance.
Gather and analyze information related to program operations, service utilization and management, fiscal and human resources, and/or clinical and quality of care statistics; identifies and reports problem areas, compliance issues, or gaps in services.
Communicate OMH initiatives, policy directives, and guidelines to other State agencies, local government units, and mental health providers.
Work collaboratively with the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, Division of Managed Care, Bureau of Inspection and Certification, Office of the Medical Director, Counsel’s Office, Field Offices, state partners and other key stakeholders to develop policy and programming regarding MHOTRS programs and initiatives. Work with Unit and Bureau Director to identify priorities and work tasks.
Assist in the licensing process for new programs, serving as a reviewer of applications.
Facilitate and attend stakeholder workgroups or committees representing accurate and up to date information.
Support additional projects and tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the Grade 23 level.
55b/c Opportunity:
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.
Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
A bachelor's 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 three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a federal or state operated, licensed, certified, or funded mental health program.
A master's 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 can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
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. 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.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
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Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Ave
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, location, and Vacancy ID #190930 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.