Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleExecutive Director, Psychiatric Center, Rockland Psychiatric Center, M-8, P27280
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $206107 to $360661 Annually
Duties Description Rockland Psychiatric Center (RPC), a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility is recruiting an Executive Director, Psychiatric Center to serve at the Chief Executive Officer of RPC.
Duties:
The Executive Director is responsible for all the clinical and non-clinical programs and activities at the facility and community-based programs. In concert with and working through the cabinet, the Executive Director provides administrative leadership and direction of all facility operations, programs, and policies.
Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree or higher-level degree in a mental hygiene discipline, hospital, healthcare, public or business administration, human services, or other related field;
AND
Nine (9) of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, five (5) years of which must have been at a managerial level, including one (1) year in a high-level leadership position comparable to an executive staff level position in a psychiatric center, research institute, or developmental center.
OR
Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a limited permit to practice medicine in New York State and licensure in another state or Canada;
AND
Seven (7) of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two (2) years of which must have been at a managerial level, including one (1) year in a high-level leadership position comparable to an executive staff level position in a psychiatric center, research institute, or developmental center.
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 RPC
RPC provides a full range of treatment services to adults 18 years and older with serious mental illness living in Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster counties as well as the Greater NYC Region. In addition to RPC’s inpatient facility, they provide a network of outpatient services including clinics, mobile mental health teams, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams, and residential programs. Services are delivered safely in a respectful and caring environment with a primary focus on hope and recovery.
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 RPC 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.
Salary for Non-Psychiatrist: $206,107 plus $4,000 Location Pay
Salary for Psychiatrist: $312,986 to $360,661 plus $4,000 Location Pay
Notes
1. Background check is required, and candidates may be required to pay the fees associated. 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. The New York State Public Officers Law requires that the appointee to the position be a U.S. citizen and a resident of New York State or establish residency in New York State at the time of appointment and maintain such citizenship and residency throughout your employment in this position. Candidates that cannot meet these requirements at the time of appointment cannot be lawfully appointed to this position, and therefore, will not be considered for appointment.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address ExecutiveDirectorSearch@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health, Attention: Executive Director, Psychiatric Center - RPC
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should forward their CV by July 13, 2026:
Attention: Executive Director – RPC
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
ExecutiveDirectorSearch@omh.ny.gov
Email submissions preferred

