Position Information

NY HELPSYes

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 3 (Clinical), Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $100671 to $126875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

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 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 3 (Clinical), Grade 25, in the Division of Community Program Policy & Management, Bureau of Housing Development & Support, in the newly formed Safe Options Support (SOS) Unit.

Under the general direction of the Mental Health Program Specialist 4, the Mental Health Program Specialist 3 Clinical, G-25 will oversee the Safe Options Support (SOS) Unit, supervising Mental Health Program Specialists and will support the Medical Director for Housing and Homeless Services in providing clinical support on complex cases statewide. The incumbent of this position will supervise professional staff managing referrals, providing training and assuring compliance with training requirements, performing quality assurance functions, managing data, providing education around housing resources, and providing clinical support on complex cases.

The incumbent must possess advanced technical performance and be able to oversee a full range of programmatic, administrative, technical, and analytical activities, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Directly supervise SOS Liaisons, providing ongoing coaching, performance evaluation, and professional development.
• Ensure team provides direct support to high-need regions or complex recipients when necessary.
• Review and or oversees the review of the clinical data to identify Key performance indicators that will help highlight the success of SOS mission.
• Establish clear expectations, workload management, and accountability structures for all assigned staff.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings, case reviews, and field-based observation/shadowing.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting from SOS Liaisons and providers.
• Support SOS Liaisons in facilitating regular cross-system meetings.
• Ensure effective collaboration to improve access to low-barrier services and housing resources.
• Ensure SOS Liaisons are identifying and promoting best practices in:
o Homeless outreach and case management
o Cross-system collaboration
• Participate in in-person convenings, site visits, and joint fieldwork with SOS Liaisons and teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor to support program success.
• Participate in special projects associated with the Homeless Support Unit’s responsibilities as assigned by Unit/Bureau leadership.
• Review Request for Proposal (RFP) applications as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPSProgram:
A bachelor’s degree in a health or human services area and four years of professional clinical experience in a mental health program.

+Educational Substitutions: A master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, clinical psychology, community mental health counseling, counseling and community psychology, counseling, forensic psychology, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or social work can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 3 (Clinical) 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 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.

How to Apply

Name Krystal Schools

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, location, and Vacancy ID #226911 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.