Deputy Director Community Mental Health Services-Cortland County Mental Health Department

CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Deputy Director, Community Mental Health Services

This is an important administrative and professional position with responsibility for the efficient coordination of the day-to-day activities of the Department. Responsibilities include generally directing the planning, coordination, administration and operation of the mental health and developmental disabilities services, and alcoholism and substance abuse preventative and rehabilitative services provided within the county. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director with leeway allowed for independent judgment in implementing established policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over professional, administrative and clerical staff. Performs related work as required.

Work Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week with benefits

Salary: $66,481-88,486/yr. (Management Compensation Plan)

Location: Cortland County Mental Health Department

Status: Competitive, Provisional

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available, Position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(a) Possession of Master’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or closely related field and two (2) years of full-time paid staff administrative experience in Mental Health Hygiene programs; OR

(b) Possession of Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration and two (2) years of full-time paid staff administrative experience in Mental Health Hygiene programs; OR

(c) Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field and three (3) years of full-time paid staff administrative experience in Mental Health Hygiene programs; OR

(d) Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Human Services, Public or Business Administration and four (4) years of full-time paid staff administrative experience in Mental Health Hygiene programs.

NOTE:

Degrees in Political Science, History or Anthropology do not qualify as a closely related field.

NOTE:

Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at . Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.

Pre-employment screenings required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov

Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-Application

EOE Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 10/4/24

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,481.00 - $88,486.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66,481 - $88,486