Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 position in the Division of State Operated Children’s and Adult Services, Residential Services Unit. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Mental Health Program Specialist 3, Coordinator of State Operated Residential Services. Primary responsibilities include working with State Operated Child and Adult Psychiatric Centers to support and improve operational efficiency of our residences and the outcomes for the individuals we serve. Additional responsibilities include providing technical assistance, monitoring, information gathering and communication with assigned facilities. Knowledge of the continuum of mental health services, including state operated programs, who are helping people to transition from institutions into more independent settings is a critical skill/function.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Act as primary contact for the Division to several State Operated Child and Adult Residential Programs and/or Facility Liaison to several State Psychiatric Centers, supporting our facility partners by leveraging available resources and agency experts to meet operational goals.
• Facilitate and participate in regular meetings with State Operated Child and Adult Residential Programs on current and future initiatives, individual cases, programming needs, barriers to movement and other areas impacting daily operations.
• Coordinate with other Central Office Divisions, and Field Office staff, to gather information and communicate guidance to State Operated Residential Programs.
• Work closely with designated Central Office staff to develop, support and implement person-centered recovery- based initiatives in State Operated Child and Adult Residential Programs.
• Utilize various databases and computer-based programs to track individual cases, examine system trends, develop reports and communicate findings to state operations leadership and facility partners.
• Assist with the coordination of movement of individuals through the continuum of state operated services to higher levels of independence.
• Routinely travel to State Operated facilities to perform site visits and oversight.
• Perform other duties and activities in support of agency and division goals as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
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 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.
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Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
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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 and Vacancy ID #192643 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.