Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, positions in the New York City Field Office.
The incumbents will be assigned to the Licensing/Certification Unit within the Field Office and, based on assignments, will be required to travel.
Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct on-site reviews of licensed mental health programs including inpatient, outpatient and community residential facilities to determine compliance with OMH regulations and Standards of Care.
Prepare final recommendations and written reports for renewal of program’s certification and the issuance of an operating certificate.
Collaborate with other units within the OMH Field Office and staff of OMH Central Office on completing licensing and recertification tasks, monitoring of programs and ensuring adequate follow up, as well as review and monitoring of program’s Performance Improvement Plan.
Interpret OMH policy as it applies to specific situations involving State and local providers and provide technical assistance to programs licensed by OMH.
Participate in review of Prior Approval Review applications, Administrative Actions, and Request for Proposals, as appropriate.
Participate in special projects as assigned, as well as system transformation initiatives.
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 subsitute 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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.
Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is currently recruiting to fill Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, positions in the New York City Field Office.
The incumbents will be assigned to the Licensing/Certification Unit within the Field Office and, based on assignments, will be required to travel.
Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Conduct on-site reviews of licensed mental health programs including inpatient, outpatient and community residential facilities to determine compliance with OMH regulations and Standards of Care.
Prepare final recommendations and written reports for renewal of program’s certification and the issuance of an operating certificate.
Collaborate with other units within the OMH Field Office and staff of OMH Central Office on completing licensing and recertification tasks, monitoring of programs and ensuring adequate follow up, as well as review and monitoring of program’s Performance Improvement Plan.
Interpret OMH policy as it applies to specific situations involving State and local providers and provide technical assistance to programs licensed by OMH.
Participate in review of Prior Approval Review applications, Administrative Actions, and Request for Proposals, as appropriate.
Participate in special projects as assigned, as well as system transformation initiatives.
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 subsitute 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.
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.