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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/15/16

Applications Due08/29/16

Vacancy ID32327

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $69057 to $87351 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

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

737 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14209

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

Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Questions concerning transfer eligibility can be directed to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, vacancy in the Western New York 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:

• Conducts on-site inspections of licensed mental health programs including inpatient, outpatient and community residential facilities to determine compliance with OMH regulations.
• Prepares final recommendations and written reports for renewal of certification and the issuance of an operating certificate.
• Maintains knowledge and familiarity of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations and Mental Hygiene Law.
• Interprets OMH policy as it applies to specific situations involving State and local providers.
• Provides technical assistance to programs licensed by OMH.
• Participates in special projects as well as systems transformation initiatives.

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 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 vacancy ID #32327 in the subject line of your email when applying.

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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