Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive 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 subsitute for one year of specialized experience.Transfer: Candidates must 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.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 position in the Division of State Operated Children’s and Adult Services, Residential Services Unit. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Mental Health Program Specialist 3, Coordinator of State Operated Residential Services. Primary responsibilities include working with State Operated Child and Adult Psychiatric Centers to support and improve operational efficiency of our residences and the outcomes for the individuals we serve. Additional responsibilities include providing technical assistance, monitoring, information gathering and communication with assigned facilities. Knowledge of the continuum of mental health services, including state operated programs, who are helping people to transition from institutions into more independent settings is a critical skill/function. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Act as primary contact for the Division to several State Operated Child and Adult Residential Programs and/or Facility Liaison to several State Psychiatric Centers, supporting our facility partners by leveraging available resources and agency experts to meet operational goals. • Facilitate and participate in regular meetings with State Operated Child and Adult Residential Programs on current and future initiatives, individual cases, programming needs, barriers to movement and other areas impacting daily operations. • Coordinate with other Central Office Divisions, and Field Office staff, to gather information and communicate guidance to State Operated Residential Programs. • Work closely with designated Central Office staff to develop, support and implement person-centered recovery- based initiatives in State Operated Child and Adult Residential Programs. • Utilize various databases and computer-based programs to track individual cases, examine system trends, develop reports and communicate findings to state operations leadership and facility partners. • Assist with the coordination of movement of individuals through the continuum of state operated services to higher levels of independence. • Routinely travel to State Operated facilities to perform site visits and oversight. • Perform other duties and activities in support of agency and division goals as assigned

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 employerdiversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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