Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

Non-Competitive Appointment:
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 three 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.

Transfer:
Candidates must have one year of permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 and be eligible for lateral transfer OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23, position in the Division of State Operated Children's and Adult Services. The Division of State Operations has a diverse portfolio with the primary goal of ensuring that individuals in any state operated program are receiving the supports, skills and knowledge to help them lead their best life.

Under the general direction of the Statewide Director of Rehabilitation Services, the specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work collaboratively with Directors of Rehabilitation or Recreation, among other leaders, at adult, children's, and forensics psychiatric centers to promote and advance recovery-oriented initiatives.
• Assist in the advancement of a variety of initiatives that may include evidence-based practices (EBPs), employment, curricula development/sharing, exploration and use of new technology, and improving patient/participant engagement.
• Manage/coordinate resources that may include contracted vendors and training partners.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate and improve engagement strategies in inpatient and outpatient (residential, clinic, etc.) settings.
• Assist in guiding the development of facility rehabilitation and related community support services.
• Assist in improving a variety of competencies that may include vocational, recreational, physical therapy, and occupational therapy services in facilities.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team made up of Discipline Chiefs, Medical Leadership, and other subject matter experts to assist with implementation on initiatives and enhanced programming designed to improve clinical outcomes to support community integration.

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.

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.

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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 Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format as an attachment to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #165041 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.