Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleDeputy Director, Pyschiatric Center 2- Operations, Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, P15179
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $114232 to $143681 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A. Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, consultative or supervisory experience in a mental health program including one of the following:
One (1) year of satisfactory experience in a position comparable to a Clinical Chief of Service (COS) or Director of Mental Health Rehabilitation.
OR
Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in a position as administrative head of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
OR
Two (2) years of satisfactory supervisory, professional, or administrative experience in the development, operation, and/or implementation of the mental health service delivery system for State facilities, counties, or local/private agencies in three (3) or more of the following areas: program development
AND
B. Education
A Master's degree in a mental hygiene discipline (including physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech pathology and audiology, communication disorders, psychology, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, education, nursing), hospital administration, community mental health, business or public administration or other administrative area specifically related to health care, behavioral or social science from an accredited school; or a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada. Current registration or licensure required where applicable.
Additionally, all candidates must be eligible to participate in Federal health care programs (e.g., Medicaid). Individuals excluded from participation in these programs will not be considered.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Operations will serve on the Executive Management Team and will be responsible for the direction and oversight of PPC’s outpatient and community service programs including four (4) licensed clinics: Yaphank Center, Buckman Center/ La Casita, Western Suffolk Center, and Peconic Center; an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team; Intensive Case Management (ICM) Program and Mobile Crisis Teams. The Deputy Director will participate in developing, implementing, interpreting, and evaluating facility goals and policies to ensure efficient and effective service delivery; supervise, coordinate, and direct the activities of subordinate managers in administrative and operational program areas; monitor and oversee staffing, assignments, and work schedules to ensure quality patient care; and establish and maintain safe environments for patient care with a focus on cultural competence and community care.
Additional Comments Pilgrim Psychiatric Center (PPC), located in West Brentwood, New York is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Operations. One of the largest Office of Mental Health facilities in New York State with approximately 380 inpatient beds and a comprehensive outpatient program, PPC offers a continuum of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric, residential, and related services to adults residing in Nassau and Suffolk counties. For further information about PPC, please visit the facility website at:
www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/pgpc/facility.htm
Downstate Adjustment - $3,026
All prospective employees will be fingerprinted and undergo a complete Criminal Background Check against New York State and federal criminal history records. Candidates will also be subject to a check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, and the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Candidates may be required to pay the fees associated with these background checks. Employment is contingent upon your complying with and satisfactorily meeting these background investigation requirements.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Roobi Philip- Personnel Administrator
Email Address omhjobs@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health Attention: Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 - Operations – Pilgrim PCNYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates interested in employment at this location should submit a resume by March 24, 2015.
PILGRIM PSYCHIATRIC CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER