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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/22/16

Applications Due07/06/16

Vacancy ID30962

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 1, Central Office

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 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 8:30 AM

To 4:30 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 1 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 18 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 1, G-18 position in the Division of State Operations Children’s and Adult Services, Civil Reintegration Unit.

Under the guidance of a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, the duties of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the role of the Civil Reintegration Unit in monitoring the safe discharge of individuals leaving State Psychiatric Centers who have a history of involvement in the Forensic System or otherwise identified as high risk.
• Maintain databases such as tracking psychiatric center census, designations, and incidents.
• Participate in the identification and support of best practices for the treatment of high risk individuals and those with forensic histories.
• Coordinate educational opportunities and trainings to support staff and community members.
• Support the Workplace Violence Prevention Liaison, becoming well versed in Workplace Violence Prevention Law and activities and providing technical assistance.
• Provide support for Special Projects in State Operations.

Additional Comments 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.

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 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, location, and the vacancy # number in the subject line of your email when applying.

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