Mental Health Program Specialist , Office

Overview

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, position in the Hudson River Field Office. Under the general direction of the Field Office Director, the Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 will act as the regional Housing Coordinator and oversee the utilization and implementation of all housing types within the Hudson River Region.

The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Field Office Director and Deputy Director, identifying needs and trends.

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

• Participate in housing related meetings, including monthly meetings with OMH Housing and Community Budget staff; rent up calls with new providers; with individual providers.
• Facilitate a regularly quarterly meeting with the sixteen county Single Point of Access staff. Identify housing trends, gaps in services, utilization challenges. Share learned information within Field Office, and to Housing Unit as directed.
• As assigned, participate in the planning and review of procurement opportunities. Utilize data sources to inform housing need recommendation.
• Collaborate with the Field Office fiscal team to review housing related contract work plans, as well as speak to funding related housing needs.
• Utilize knowledge about systems of care and certification process to guide field office colleagues and providers in housing related projects.
• Provide technical assistance and support to counties and providers through the review of local systems of care for adults and/or children and identify certification needs.
• Work with Field Office Director and management team to resolve programmatic and problematic system of care issues.
• Monitor single points of accountability for priority populations. Routinely inform team members of ongoing projects and issues, and seek input for resolution, as applicable.
• Further the mission of the OMH and the Field Office in a positive, responsive, and professional manner.

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.

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…