Mental Health Program Specialist 1, Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee, Central Office;

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Mental Health Program Specialist 1, Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee, Central Office;

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $69964 to $88970 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

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 is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G-18, position in the Division of State Operated Children’s and Adult Services, Sustained Engagement Support Unit. The incumbent will work under general direction working with a team towards the goal of reducing disengagement of OHM adult clinics. Specific duties of the positions include, but are not limited to: • Utilize available data, including MHARS, SFER, PSYCKES, RHIO and criminal justice databases to locate individuals lost to contact; identify potential reasons for disengagement and risk factors; monitor connections with treatment providers and support services, including hospitalizations and emergency room visits.• Collaborate with outpatient providers to ensure appropriate outreach is in place to reconnect individuals who are disengaging with mental health treatment; • Initiate re-engagement efforts through telephonic outreach to individuals in the community who have disengaged from mental health treatment, eliciting barriers to engagement and supporting/facilitating resolution of such barriers, offering alternative treatment options.• Facilitate linkage to alternative providers and confirm that successful connection to OHM or alternative provider has occurred.• Utilize criminal justice databases to locate individuals who have disengaged or have been discharged from treatment and work with correctional facilities to re-engage individuals in treatment prior to release to the community. • Participate in monthly facility calls, on site visits/meetings to promote positive relationships with state operated outpatient programs and staff, offer staff feedback related to SES protocols and client engagement barriers.• Provide support with various special projects and OMH initiatives

Minimum Qualifications Transfer:Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G-18, title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law into the Mental Health Program Specialist 1 or Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee levels. Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:A bachelor's degree in biology and all subspecialties of biology relating to human biology, 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 two 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 biology and all subspecialties of biology relating to human biology, 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.

Additional Comments The salary listed applies to candidates appointed to Mental Health Program Specialist 1, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 starts at $56,183 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.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.

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Name Kimberly Polanco

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address [email protected]

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 as an attachment to [email protected]. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #227703 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.