Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleDeputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 - Operations, M-6, Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27922

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade666

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $163811 to $206043 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation To Be Determined

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 New York

Street Address Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center

102 Rivers Edge Road

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10035

Job Specifics

Duties Description Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center (KFPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) forensic facility is recruiting a Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Operations (DDPC 2 – Ops) to serve as the Director of Inpatient Services.

Duties
The Director of Inpatient Services serves as an essential member of KFPC’s Executive Leadership Team. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Inpatient Services is responsible for the non-medical clinical management of KFPC’s inpatient forensic hospital. The Director of Inpatient Services will design, develop, evaluate, and ensure the effective operations of all KFPC’s adult treatment programs including:

• Establishing and maintaining safe environments for patient care with a focus on evidence-based programs, cultural competence, and community care.
• Participating in the development of KFPC’s short and long term goals.
• Establishing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Monitoring and overseeing staffing, assignments, and work schedules to ensure quality patient care.
• Ensuring service delivery complies with OMH guidelines, values, and regulatory agency standards.
• Maintaining working relationships with external organizations to maximize resources and implement program goals.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of subordinate managers.

Minimum Qualifications Education
Master's degree in a mental hygiene discipline (including physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech pathology and audiology, communication disorders, psychology, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, education, nursing), hospital administration, community mental health, business or public administration or other administrative area specifically related to health care, behavioral or social science or a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada.

AND

Experience
Seven (7) years of administrative, consultative, or supervisory experience in a mental health program, three (3) years of which must have been managerial experience, including one or more of the following:

1. One (1) year of experience in a position comparable to Clinical Chief of Service or Director of Mental Health Rehabilitation;

OR

2. Two (2) years of experience in a position as administrative head of a multidisciplinary treatment team;

OR

3. Two (2) years of professional, supervisory, or administrative experience in the development, operation, and/or implementation of the mental health service delivery system for State facilities, counties, or local/private agencies in three (3) or more of the following areas: program development, management procedures, community organization, resource planning, funding, program proposals, advisory boards, consumer and community advocacy and intergovernmental relations.

Additionally, all candidates must be eligible to participate in Federal health care programs (e.g., Medicaid). Individuals excluded from participation in these programs will not be considered.

Additional Comments About KFPC
KFPC, located on Ward’s Island in New York City, provides inpatient treatment and rehabilitation to pretrial defendants who were deemed unfit to stand trial and were court ordered for restoration of fitness to stand trial and individuals who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity. KFPC is committed to supporting underserved individuals and delivering treatment with respect for each individual's privacy and rights along with activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment for underserved populations.

About OMH
OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world-class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission-accredited and recognized as among the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. OMH believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve mental wellness. This means implementing services and policies to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations.
If you would like to join KFPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:
• Generous paid time off, including thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a NYS health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.

Notes:
Plus $4,150 Location Pay.

#LI-DNI

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone (518) 474-1261

Fax

Email Address deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a resume by September 24, 2026:

Attention: DDPC 2 – Operations - KFPC
NYS Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov
Email submissions preferred

Notes
1. Background check is required. Candidates may be required to pay the associated fees. Employment is contingent upon complying with and satisfactorily meeting the background check requirements.
2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
3. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.
4. The New York State Public Officers Law requires that the appointee to the position be a U.S. citizen and a resident of New York State or establish residency in New York State at the time of appointment and maintain such citizenship and residency throughout your employment in this position. Candidates that cannot meet these requirements at the time of appointment cannot be lawfully appointed to this position, and therefore, will not be considered for appointment.
5. 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.