Mental Health Program Specialist 2
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Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program: A bachelor's degree in a qualifying field* 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 a qualifying field* can subsitute for one year of specialized experience. *Qualifying degrees: 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 Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must have permanent service as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades 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 a qualifying field as detailed above* 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 Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23, position in the Division of Planning and Quality Management, Office of Hospital Care and Community Transitions. This position 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). The Mental Health Program Specialist 2 will support the unit which is responsible for providing oversight, support, and Technical Assistance to Article 31 and Article 28 mental health emergency departments, CPEPS, and inpatient units around patient transport, evaluation, treatment, and discharge. In addition, the incumbent will provide strategic planning and operational support for technical assistance projects focused on community mental health system providers and their ability to develop and maintain high-quality programming to help improve outcomes for individuals with complex needs served in these programs. This position will support local central office operations overseeing statewide and region specific projects. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in a variety of activities related to the transition of mental health services into an integrated network of physical and behavioral health providers. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following: Track regional specific meetings with staff from the team and with various units within the Field Office to evaluate effectiveness, improve coordination of care, identify gaps in services and disseminate information. Create and maintain hospital database to track hospital interactions and what support individual hospitals require regarding systems literacy and navigation and Track inpatient capacity across state to understand gaps in systems of care Manage projects related to financial viability and health of hospital partners Track state funded grant proposals Provide support and technical assistance around updated regulations for hospitals and community providers. Identify and report on systems barriers, challenges, and problem areas. Identify specific mental health service trends and needs using quantitative analysis of research to obtain objective information for necessary decision making that leads to improved delivery of mental health services in a fully managed care system. Collaborate with other state agencies around hospital treatment and the transition of mental health services into the communities. Monitor and analyze service, management, clinical, and quality of care data/statistics. Review and monitor all required reports, including data collection, incident reports, expenditure reports, site visit summaries, corrective actions plans, to identify programmatic trends and challenges. Coordinate efforts with other OMH divisions to address issues related to service delivery and implementation. 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). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Ciara Palmo Telephone Fax (518) ###-#### Email Address ...@OMH.NY.GOV Address Street NYS Office of Mental Health 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 to ...@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #170321 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.