Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleLicensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Central Office

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade25

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

Salary RangeFrom $137875 to $137875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address 75 New Scotland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
License and current registration to practice psychology in New York State.

Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have permanent service as a Licensed Psychologist, Grade 25, and be eligible for lateral transfer; 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 25 level.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Licensed Psychologist, Grade 25, position in the Division of Forensic Services (DFS), Bureau of Institutional and Transitional Services (BITS). Pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) and Sections 330.20 and 730 which deal with defendants found Not Responsible for Criminal Conduct due to Mental Disease or Defect and persons found incompetent to stand trial, the incumbent of this position will serve as the clinical lead for the Bureau and will provide clinical training and guidance to DFS and forensic facility staff on matters of risk assessment, treatment standards and client readiness for release from hospital and/or CPL conditions. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform clinical reviews of CPL 330.20, 730, administrative transfer, and Jackson relief cases.

Serve as the forensic liaison with OMH Medical Informatics on revisions and enhancements to OMH’s electronic medical record.

Interface with facility forensic coordinators on clinical cases, as needed.

Conference CPL 730 cases with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to ensure individuals are placed in the appropriate custody for restoration services.

Participate in larger Bureau and Division system level projects including establishing and maintaining a competency restoration evaluation manual, completing clinical reviews of long-term forensic cases, and collaborating on length of stay initiatives.

Coordinate the implementation of CT-R across the forensic system.

Serve as a forensic representative on OMH workgroups and/or committees.

Participate in Bureau staff meetings and trainings.

Additional Comments Employment with New York State offers unmatched benefits, individual support, and career mobility for motivated individuals including: NYS pension and retirement programs; annual cost of living and performance advance increases; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave.

The Division of Forensic Services is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Guaranteed covered parking is available for $5 per month.

Posted salary includes a $20,000 Geographic Differential.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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

Contact Information

Name Jackie Kalney

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Ave

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

 

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 and Vacancy ID #167522 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.