Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $69057 to $87351 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health, Western New York Field Office
737 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200
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.
Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
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.