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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2 –Central Office

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position.

Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 2 title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking qualified candidates to a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 position in the Division of Community Program Management & Managed Care, Adult Community Care Group, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Treatment, & Care Coordination, in the Care Coordination Unit. This unit works in collaboration with other state agencies to develop outpatient behavioral health programs and promotes the integration of services.

Mental Health Program Specialist II (MHPS II) works with a team in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures which shape the mental health service delivery system and related systems. The Mental Health Program Specialist II will work under the direction of the MHPS III in the Care Coordination Unit and be responsible for:

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

• Work collaboratively with the providers, state agency partners and other key stakeholders to assist in the development of policy and programming regarding adult outpatient programs. Work with Unit staff and Bureau Director to shape and implement federal and state requirements.
• Provide Technical Assistance to provider agencies (in-person, by phone, webinars, conferences, etc.). Attend all relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings to improve access to services, support recovery-oriented service provision, and implement new program or policies. Create webinars and implement trainings as assigned, provide guidance consistent with agency mission.
• Participate in the development of ACT and Care Management, or other adult behavioral health, program guidelines/policy with a focus on enhancing rehabilitation service provision. Understanding regulations, guidance, standards of care.
• Work with OMH field offices to support the implementation of programs or new initiatives, review new provider applications, and understand local needs and system challenges to better inform program development.
• Development of reports/charts/documents/PPs/forms as requested for monitoring and oversight (e.g. policy development, monitoring). Working with PSYCKES, PME, and other data sources.

Additional Comments 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.

Traveling is intermittent and typically scheduled in advance.

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.

Name Chad Reid

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

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 in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #164471 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.