Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $67703 to $85635 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 2 title, 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. 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, G-23 position in the Division of Adult Services, Bureau of Special Projects. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Mental Health Program Specialist 3 and will oversee the implementation of the Adult Home Settlement. The settlement involves transitioning high risk/high need individuals from Adult Homes into more integrated settings. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Oversee and implement the Adult Home Settlement with the goal of assisting high risk/high need individuals in transitioning from Adult Homes into more integrated settings.
o Work with staff from multiple divisions within OMH as well as other state agencies to ensure transitions are completed in compliance with statute, regulations, settlement agreements and/or legal negotiations.
• Develop and manage the Request for Proposals related to the adult home settlement to ensure they are in keeping with any legal agreements in consultation with OMH’s Counsel’s Office.
o Work closely with designated OMH Central Office and Field Office housing staff.
• Develop and schedule the curriculum maintenance and delivery of training for field staff and/or contractors who may be hired to assist with initiatives related to serving high risk/high need populations and/or new programs related to integrated care coordination. Contractors may need training specific to the populations and areas in which they will be working.
• Manage case specific tracking at each phase of implementation. The settlement requires an “In-reach” component that must be offered to each and every class member and must be done in a consistent manner as described in the settlement agreement and within certain time frames.
o Track In-reach progress for each of the housing contractors.
o Review documentation of In-reach, to ensure quality and settlement compliance is a critical responsibility.
• Provide extensive technical assistance related to implementation of supported housing in the context of the settlement agreement.
o Travel to observe the In-reach process as it’s conducted in the Adult homes.
o Facilitate incorporating feedback and suggestions from the Independent Reviewer’s Team into the day to day operations and provision of In-reach.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms to track progress of implementation and outcomes for various projects and assist in the development of performance improvement projects as needed.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
330 Fifth Avenue
Notes on ApplyingPlease ensure that your resume includes your exact Civil Service title, grade level, and appointment date to that grade level. 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.