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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/23/15

Applications Due05/07/15

Vacancy ID20585

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health, New York City Field Office

330 Fifth Avenue, 9th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10001

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.

Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 2 title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the Grade 23 level. Examples of titles approved for 70.1 transfer to Mental Health Program Specialist 2 include, but are not limited to: Mental Health Program Evaluation Specialist 3, Resources and Reimbursement Program Development Specialist 2, Social Work Supervisor 1, Standards Compliance Analyst 2. If you are unsure whether your current title qualifies for transfer, you may email omhhrm@omh.ny.gov for a determination.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, vacancy in the New York City Field Office. The incumbent will be assigned to the Licensing/Certification Unit within the Field Office and, based on assignments, will be required to travel.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conduct on-site inspections of licensed mental health programs including inpatient, outpatient and community residential facilities to determine compliance with OMH regulations.
• Prepare final recommendations and written reports for renewal of certification and the issuance of an operating certificate.
• Maintain knowledge and familiarity of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations and Mental Hygiene Law.
• Interpret OMH policy as it applies to specific situations involving State and local providers.
• Provide technical assistance to programs licensed by OMH.
• Participate in special projects.

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

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 ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for.

Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume.

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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