Position Information

NY HELPYes

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 $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent 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 Erie

Street Address Office of Mental Health, Western Field Office

737 Delaware Avenue, Suite 200

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14209

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Transfer:
Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G-18, title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law into the Mental Health Program Specialist 1 or Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee levels.

Non-Competitive HELPS appointment:
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education and two years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a federal or state operated, licensed, certified, or funded mental health program.

A master's degree in child and family studies, counseling and community psychology, creative arts therapy, criminal justice, health administration, hospital administration, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, public administration, public health, public policy, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, social work, sociology, or special education can substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 1/Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee, Grade 18, position in the Western New York Field Office. Under general direction, the incumbent will maintain knowledge of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, and the Mental Hygiene Law in order to assist the Western New York Field Office in the delivery of safe, high quality, evidenced-based services to individuals receiving behavioral health services

Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Western Region’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Coordinator with AOT responsibilities.
o Support the dissemination of information on procedures and policies and provide guidance and technical implementation assistance to the County Mental Health Directors.
o Respond to inquiries received by the Western New York Field Office regarding concerns or questions with mental health services.
o Assist in evaluating and monitoring State and local providers and programs
o Participate in on-site licensing visits to mental health programs to determine compliance with New York State Office of Mental Health regulations and prepare reports of findings.

• Maintain knowledge of New York Codes, Rules and Regulations, as well as Mental Hygiene Law in order to ensure programs are operated according to established laws, policies, and regulations as well as standards of quality care and quality improvement

• Identify gaps in services and assist in developing corrective action plans for the Western Region
o Assist in developing creative approaches to solving problems and makes recommendations to supervisor.

• Participate in special projects, as assigned.

Additional Comments The salary listed applies to candidates appointed to Mental Health Program Specialits 1, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Mental Health Program Specialits Trainee 1 starts at $49,363 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.

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.

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

Contact Information

Name Aurora Korotchen

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 as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #172081 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.