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
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 email OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV for a determination.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 position in the Division of Adult Services and Managed Care, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and Care Coordination. The Bureau has responsibility for multiple program areas including the OMH licensed mental health program called Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS); the evidenced-based practice model, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program; and the transition of the Targeted Case Management (TCM) programs to Health Home Care Management.
The selected candidate will work within the Care Coordination Unit on the implementation of Health Homes, the transition into Managed Care/Health and Recovery Plans (HARP), and will be responsible for providing oversight, technical assistance and guidance to counties for ACT and Care Management programs. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• In partnership with OMH’s five field offices, serve as liaison to counties and community mental health providers and participate in ongoing policy and program planning for care coordination and other activities as assigned.
• Provide clinical and administrative expertise and technical assistance to counties and community mental health providers regarding care coordination and other activities as assigned.
• Monitor Unit programs, via on-site visits and OMH web-based reporting systems, to ensure the continued provision of appropriate and effective services.
• Support ACT and Care Coordination programs in their transition to Health Homes.
• Implement and oversee care management initiatives related to the SMI population including but not limited to Health Home Plus (HH+).
• Support the implementation of the Managed Care Behavioral Health “Carve-In” under New York State’s Medicaid Redesign.
• Work in partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) to execute the aforementioned initiatives.
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.
Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov
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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.