NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office; Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $84156 to $106454 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12229 Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill one Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, position in the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families, Outpatient Unit. The Division directs, supports, and oversees all community based mental health services funded, designated and/or licensed by OMH that serve children and their families, to ensure they are providing quality, strengths-based, trauma-informed, family-driven, youth-guided, and culturally and linguistically informed. The Children’s Outpatient Unit’s portfolio includes child and family serving Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Rehabiliative Services (MHOTRS)/clinic including, School-Based Mental Health Clinics, Intensive Outpatent, and Integrated Outpatient Services. In addition, the Unit supports Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics and other integrated care programming. Under the direction of a Mental Health Program Specialist 3, the incumbents will perform a full range of program activities associated with the oversight and management of outpatient programming and support contracts and initiatives serving children and their families within the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provide direction and oversight for assigned programs and initiatives, including program management and contract management of any related funded trainings or activities .Provide project management for specialized initiatives to ensure that deliverables and expectations are being met.Analyze data and systems trends and develop needed interventions, trainings, guidance documents, resources, and other tools to assist the children’s mental health system with implementing systems improvements.• Support the engagement and inclusion of family and youth voice into the development of programs, support services and initiatives serving children and their families.• Provide overall program support for applicable OMH licensed, designated and funded children’s outpatient and community based services, programs and initiatives in accordance with State and Federal guidance.• Provide technical assistance, training and support to providers statewide, as well as Field Office staff, regarding program policies and guidance.• Review and monitor all required reports, including: data collection, expenditure reports, site visit summaries and corrective action plans; to identify statewide programmatic trends.• Prepare reports based on program findings and reviews, in addition to updating and maintaining all policy guidance documents. • Work in collaboration with field office staff on the monitoring and oversight of community-based programs and initiatives to assure adherence to program model requirements.• Work with providers and other stakeholders, as well as coordinate efforts with other OMH divisions and relevant State agencies, to address issues related to targeted program areas.• Provide technical assistance and support to providers based on identified needs and trends, along with connecting providers to available training opportunities to address. Minimum Qualifications 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 educationTransfer 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 below* 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.*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.Preferred Qualifications: The ideal candidate(s) will have a minimum of three years of experience working with children and/or adolescents with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorder(s) and their families. The ideal candidate(s) will have direct care as well as experience with research and data analysis, including familiarity with the research and evidence based care for co-occurring conditions and a knowledge base of child-serving systems in New York State. Generally speaking, this role requires strong knowledge and skill related to integrated care; excellent interpersonal skills; excellent communication and writing skills with professionals with both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds; critical and analytical thinking; the ability to work independently; the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred candidates may also include individuals with experience working with military veterans and/or children of military veterans or active service members, and/or may have experience as a service member of the Armed Forces. 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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity 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.This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, 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 this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected 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 Krystal Schools Telephone Fax 5184863897 Email Address OMHHRM@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 omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position, location, and Vacancy ID #180285 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.