Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Rehabilitation Assistant 2 to assist clinical professionals in providing rehabilitative services to individuals with mental illness.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Rehabilitation Assistant 2 if they have 2 years of experience assisting individuals with daily living skills, taking care of their personal needs, and ensuring a comfortable home environment.

OR

Candidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Rehabilitation Assistant 2 at Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.

Duties Description As a Rehabilitation Assistant 2, you will work under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Counselor or other professional staff and will focus on assisting clinical professionals in providing rehabilitation services including:
• Interviewing and gathering information from individuals
• Assisting in conducting assessments
• Assisting in planning and conducting rehabilitation activities

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for Mid-Hudson adjustment of $1,650.

Rehabilitation Assistant 1 / SG-11 / $44,169 - $56,743
Rehabilitation Assistant 2 / SG-14 / $52,198- $66,634

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

Name Human Resources Specialist

Telephone

Fax (845) 374-8867

Email Address mhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center

2834 Route 17-M

City New Hampton

State NY

Zip Code 10958

Notes on Applying Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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.