Mental Health Program Specialist 2 - Two Positions, Central Office;

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
To be eligible for 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 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 Opportunity:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M-grade of the Grade 23 level.

55b/c Opportunity:
Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. In addition to a current 55b/c eligibility letter, candidates must possess a Bachelor's or higher 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 mental health program. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your application.

Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill Mental Health Program Specialist 2 positions in the Division of Planning and Quality Management, Bureau of Inspection and Certification (BIC). The incumbents of these positions will be part of a new unit focused on improving care and care transitions for individuals with complex needs throughout the continuum of care (inpatient, psychiatry, Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Programs (CPEPs), and within the community) through surveillance, review, and regulatory activities within OMH licensed program settings. Under the direction of Hospital Care and Review Unit Supervisor, Mental Health Program Specialists 2 will be the primary liaison with the OMH's Office of Hospital Care and Community Transitions (OHCCT), and field office licensing staff statewide. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Work with the OHCCT, Chief Medical Officer, and Community Program Policy and Management to develop inpatient Standards of Care.

Regularly review and update the tools used by accreditation organizations (i.e. the Joint Commission), which conduct surveys of deemed status hospitals.

Increase communication with accreditation programs by engaging in regular meetings.

Follow up on reports by ensuring the implementation of corrective actions and conducting a focused monitoring review of findings within the report.

Act as the Licensing liaison to the OHCCT for regulatory compliance and quality.

Conduct tracers related to: active treatment, admission practices, discharge practices, ECT, restraint and seclusion

Identify and report on systems barriers, challenges, and problem areas.

Identify policy issues and trends resulting from surveillance activities and advise supervisor and BIC Director of these issues.

Coordinate surveillance and compliance review activities with field office and OHCCT staff, and other appropriate departments.

Work with providers and other stakeholders, as well as coordinate efforts with other OMH divisions to address issues related to service delivery and implementation in compliance with applicable regulations and standards of care.

Assist and support on specific special projects as assigned.

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.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

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

Name Jackie Kalney

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street OMH Central Office

44 Holland Ave

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 to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #166464 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.