Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleDeputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Quality Management, M-6, New York City Children's Center, P16383
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $121224 to $152476 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates who meet either of the qualifications listed below (Option #1 or Option #2) are eligible:
Option #1
A. Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, consultative or supervisory experience in a mental health program including two (2) years of satisfactory supervisory experience and either:
1. Two (2) years of experience in a comprehensive quality management program.
OR
2. Three (3) years of combined experience in at least three (3) of the following quality management component areas: program evaluation, utilization review, standards compliance, discipline standards, quality improvement methodology, professional growth and development.
AND
B. Education
A Master's degree in a mental hygiene discipline (including occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, psychology, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, education, nursing), hospital/health administration, or other administrative area specifically related to health care, sociology, statistics, quantitative research; or a valid license to practice medicine in New York State or Canada. Current registration or licensure required where applicable.
Option #2
A. Experience
Five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative, consultative or supervisory experience in a mental health program including one of the following:
1. One (1) year of satisfactory experience in a position comparable to a Clinical Chief of Service (COS) or Director of Mental Health Rehabilitation.
OR
2. Two (2) years of satisfactory experience in a position as administrative head of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
OR
3. 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, management procedures, community organization, resource planning, funding, program proposals, advisory boards, consumer and community advocacy and intergovernmental relations.
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 and in close collaboration with other facility cabinet level staff, the Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Quality Management will be responsible for a variety of non-medical operational management functions, including the development, monitoring and improvement of all patient care and treatment systems, ensuring patient safety and upgrading and improving therapeutic treatment environments in both inpatient treatment programs as well as children’s outpatient programs and community service programs in the New York City area. This individual will work closely with facility clinical management and clinical staff to ensure that treatment plans meet the needs of patients and are appropriate for review by compliance and regulatory agencies; implement, interpret and monitor facility policies; oversee clinical risk management, medical records, utilization review, program evaluation; review discipline standards, incidents, professional growth and development, standards compliance and performance improvement; and ensure the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic treatment environment.
Additional Comments (Plus $3,026 Location Pay)
New York City Children’s Center (NYCCC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 2 – Quality Management. NYCCC provides a comprehensive array of behavioral health care services to youth with serious emotional disturbances that help foster recovery and successful functioning in the home, school and community. NYCCC offers a full range of programs and services including inpatient hospitalization, behavioral health clinic, day treatment/intensive day treatment, intensive case management, crisis intervention, learning resource center, community respite, and youth and family support within a safe and therapeutic environment. For further information about New York City Children’s Center, please visit:
https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/nyccc/
Background Investigation and Fees:
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.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. 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.