Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 3, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Job Specifics

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 3, Grade 25 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR one year of permanent, competitive service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Mental Health Program Specialist 3, G-25, to work within the Bureau of Inspection and Certification. The Bureau of Inspection and Certification (BIC) is responsible for activities related to issuance of Operating Certificates (licenses) pursuant to the Mental Hygiene Law. BIC’s mission is to assure that all mental health providers certified by OMH meet generally recognized standards for the operation of such programs as well as standards established by the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York.

In addition to overseeing the inspection and monitoring of currently licensed programs, BIC also manages the Prior Approval Review (PAR) process for OMH. PAR is a public review process to regulate growth of licensed programs within the local service system, to review significant changes planned for existing programs, and to assess the impact of changes on the local service delivery system. BIC provides technical assistance to agencies and counties to assure that local needs are met and new and modified program operations comply with regulatory requirements. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of BIC, the Mental Health Program Specialist 3 will supervise project managers who are responsible for the PAR applications and provide consult to prospective and current PAR applicant and their consultants, and various reviewer groups in Field Offices and Central Office.

Duties to be performed will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordination of comprehensive PAR review process and analysis of PAR applications to determine compliance with applicable standards.

• Analysis of responses and recommendations of external reviewers for inclusion in project summaries.

• Consultation with county mental health departments, OMH field office staff and service providers.

• Preparation of detailed letters, memoranda and reports related to PAR projects.

• Analyze data related to inspection visits and findings; prepare reports.

• Assist in maintaining the centralized database for licensed programs and recommend improvements to the system to support licensing activities.

• Assist in implementation of strategies and new initiatives to enhance Division programs; interagency, intergovernmental, and stakeholder communications and cooperation; and overall program operational efficiency.

• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Aurora Korotchen

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

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 #173164 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.