Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleForensic Services Program Administrator 2, Central New York Psychiatric Center, Albany, P25864

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade663

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Central New York Psychiatric Center - Albany

75 New Scotland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12209

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

Provisional Opportunity: Candidates who have a master’s degree AND five years of professional administrative experience* in a mental health setting, three of which must have been at a supervisory level. At least two years of the five must have been in a forensic setting established for the custodial care and treatment of mental health patients involved with the criminal justice system may be qualified for a provisional appointment to this position.

*Professional administrative experience is defined as duties focused on the planning, oversight, coordination and operation of programs, or in the fields of personnel management, employee relations, budgeting, fiscal and business administration, or administrative planning and analysis.

Candidates appointed provisionally must take and pass the next available Civil Service exam used to fill this position. Candidates appointed provisionally must receive a score that is reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who are disqualified or who do not receive a reachable score may not be retained.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Correction-Based Operations (CBO) Director, the incumbent will provide administrative direction and oversight in the delivery of mental health services for correctional facility-based programs at multiple Mental Health and/or Satellite Units located throughout the State. The incumbent will perform the following tasks:

Manages functional areas and geographic regions of Correction-Based Operations:
• Manage Clinical Supervisory, administrative procedures and program results
• Develop, revise, and Implement policies and procedures of CNYPC and the Office of Mental Health
• Integrate goals and options of satellite units with those of CNYPC’s Mission and strategic plan

Supervises Chief of Forensic Unit 1s and Unit Coordinators in Correction-Based Operations:
• Makes regularly scheduled visits to each of the units in the geographic region to monitor programs.
• Report results of visits and activities to CBO and CNYPC Executive staff.
• Organize and facilitate CBO Unit Chief meetings, training.
• Participate as a member of the CBO Administrative team. Meet on a regular basis with supervisors and appropriate staff.
• Review and approve staffing, fiscal and budgetary proposals.
• Implement and monitor Extra Service Program for satellite units
• Promote an environment of care which ensures dignity and respect for patients, families, providers and colleagues. Adhering to the facility’s policy on promoting a safe and respectful work environment.

Monitor the implementation and compliance of various OMH Policies and procedures of CNYPC with activities and programs in the satellite units.
• Monitor implementation and compliance with new policies and procedures.
• Interfaces with Department of Correctional and Community Supervision (DOCCS) staff at the facility level and regional and central office level.
• Coordinate policy implementation between satellite units and impatient operations.
• Interface with department heads (Human Resource, Education and Training, Risk Management, Quality Assurance, etc.) at CNYPC to ensure policy are developed in a way that they can be effectively implemented in the CBO environment.

Notes:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is located at Central New Psychiatric Center located on the grounds of Capital District Psychiatric Center in Albany County.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 315-765-3369

Email Address cnpersonnel@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Central New York Psychiatric Center

PO Box 300

City Marcy

State NY

Zip Code 13403

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

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.