Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/29/16
Applications Due: 05/13/16
Vacancy ID: 29619
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $83493 to $102838 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 30%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.50
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Suffolk
Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health, Long Island Field Office
998 Crooked Hill Road, Building 45, 3rd Floor
City West Brentwood
StateNY
Zip Code11717
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, Grade 27, 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. Questions concerning transfer eligibility can be directed to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist, Grade 27, vacancy in the Long Island Field Office. The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Director of the Field Office and will be the primary liaison among staff to providers, community staff, Field Office and OMH Central Office. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Formulate and recommend policies and procedures to the Field Office Director and OMH Executive Level staff regarding health care reform, standards compliance and local implementation of various initiatives.
• Represent the Field Office and the Office of Mental Health (OMH) in the development and implementation of new initiatives and special projects.
• Manage and direct a multidisciplinary team ensuring uniformity and conformance to policy and regulations and a consistent and timely response to stakeholders, recipients and families.
• Promote the development of effective and efficient service delivery systems.
• Represent OMH at meetings and task forces with external agencies, mental health advocacy groups, and trade organizations.
• Manage the development, regulation and oversight of mental health programs on Long Island.
• Provide technical oversight and assistance as OMH moves to the Managed Care environment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Robin Springer
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 in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position, location, and vacancy ID #29619 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.
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