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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/02/16

Applications Due05/16/16

Vacancy ID29662

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 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

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 e-mail omhhrm@omh.ny.gov for a determination.

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 Adult Services and Managed Care, Bureau of Program and Policy Development.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Assist with the establishment of multiple Comprehensive Community Behavioral Health Clinics which will include development of selection criteria and certification standards, provision of technical assistance, establishment of prospective payment methodology, establishment in evaluation methodology, and development of NYS proposal to CMS to participate in eight state demo.
• Assist in the establishment of a pilot program under the 1115 waiver to develop self-directed care program including: finalizing program design, training and education, site selection design and program implementation.
• Assist with developing and conducting a statewide oversight process for HCBS providers. This includes coordinating an interagency group in developing policy guidance, along with creating a review tools and conducting in-person visits to newly designated HCBS provider locations throughout the state.
• Assist in analyzing Medicaid claims data for HCBS providers to monitor service provision and network capacity
• Work closely with state partners, Local Government Units and community providers to provide interpretation of policy, guidance and provide technical assistance.
• Apply well-developed written and oral communication skills to translate highly complex concepts in a way that can be understood by a variety of audiences.
• Prepare a wide range of presentation material for internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Comments This position may require extensive travel.

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

Name Grethe Kvernes

Telephone

Fax 518-486-3897

Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street 44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingYou 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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