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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleDeputy Director, Psychiatric Center 1 - Operations, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, M-4, P26550

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade664

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation To be determined.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County St Lawrence

Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

1 Chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

StateNY

Zip Code13669

Duties Description St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center (SLPC); a Joint Commission accredited NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 1 – Operations (DDPC 1 – Operations) who will serve as the Director of Child and Adolescent (C&A) Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Services.

The Director of C&A Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Services serves as an essential member of SLPC’s Executive Leadership Team. Under the general direction of the Executive Director and in close collaboration with the Clinical Director and Quality Director, the Director of C&A Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Services is responsible for the program operations of all SLPC’s C&A inpatient and outpatient program operations including:

• Participating in the development of SLPC’s short and long-term goals.
• Designing, developing, evaluating, and ensuring the effective operation of SLPC’s C&A inpatient and outpatient services.
• Establishing policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective C&A service delivery.
• Ensuring that all C&A services provided are consistent with the current vision of the Executive Teams in OMH Central Office and at SLPC.
• Ensuring the maintenance of safe environments for patient care with a focus on cultural competence, community care, and recovery.
• Monitoring and overseeing staffing, assignments, and work schedules to ensure quality C&A patient care.
• Ensuring C&A service delivery complies with OMH guidelines and regulatory agency standards.
• Supervising and coordinating activities of subordinate managers in C&A inpatient and outpatient programs.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates who meet the qualifications listed below may apply.

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
Six (6) years of administrative, consultative, or supervisory experience in a mental health program, two years of which must have been managerial experience, including one or more of the following:

1. One (1) year of satisfactory experience in a position as administrative head of a multi-disciplinary treatment team;

OR

2. One (1) year of satisfactory supervisory, professional, 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 two (2) 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 SLPC
SLPC, a Joint Commission accredited facility, located in Ogdensburg, NY, provides a comprehensive range of quality inpatient and outpatient services to adults and children covering a six (6) county service area in Upstate New York. These services are delivered in a respectful, safe, and caring environment with a primary focus on hope and recovery. SLPC promotes a system of care in which treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery are realized through ongoing collaboration with patients, their families, and
the service providers within the facility's catchment area. Emphasis is on services that are person-centered, strength and evidence-based, and that recognize the importance of individual preferences.

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 SLPC 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 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.


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

Name Human Resources

Telephone (518) 474-1261

Fax

Email Address deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health, Attention: Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 1 - Operations - SLPC

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates interested in employment at this location should submit a resume by August 12, 2025.


Human Resources
Attention: DDPC 1 Operations - SLPC
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
Deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov
Phone # (518) 474-1261
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. If appointed, the selected candidate must establish and maintain residency in New York State to continue employment in this position.
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.