Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleProject Manager 5, Central Office

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade29

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

Salary RangeFrom $114976 to $140815 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health is recruiting to fill a Project Manager 5, G-29, position in the Office of the Chief Medical Informatics Officer. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Informatics, the Project Manager 5 will oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory requirements. The agency operates 24 Psychiatric Hospitals and ensures IT clinical systems meet all required health and safety needs is essential to OMH. The Project Manager 5 will also play an integral role in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) transformation project.

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation strategies for the statewide EHR implementation.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations, to ensure project buy-in and support.
• Organize and lead regular stakeholder meetings to provide updates, gather feedback, and address concerns related to the EHR implementation.
• Implement change management strategies to promote acceptance and utilization of the new EHR system among end-users.
• Develop training programs and materials to educate staff on the EHR system’s functionalities, workflows, and best practices.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
• Monitor and report on project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation as needed.
• Establish quality assurance processes to monitor the implementation of the EHR system, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure that the EHR system meets all regulatory requirements and data security standards.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the EHR implementation.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to executive leadership and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and future milestones.
• Oversee project team members, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure effective collaboration and project outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, ensuring optimal use of resources and adherence to financial constraints.
• Collaborate with NYS ITS, clinical, and administrative departments to ensure seamless integration of the EHR system into existing workflows and processes.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and enhance system interoperability..
• Gather and analyze feedback from UAT participants to inform necessary adjustments and enhancements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from end-users post-implementation to identify opportunities for system enhancements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in EHR technology to recommend future upgrades and improvements.

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 Project Manager 5 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M-grade of this position.

Additional Comments 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.

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.

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 NYS Office of Mental Health

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 as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #176814 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.