Mental Health Program Specialist 4 (Clinical), Central Office;

• In collaboration and partnership with the facility Executive Director or designee, serve as clinical and administrative lead of the Social Work discipline providing leadership to Social Work Supervisors and staff social workers at OMH’s adult, children’s and forensic facilities.

• Monitor Social Work Services compliance with all federal, State and voluntary licensing, certification and accreditation standards through document reviews, routine meetings and via onsite visits.

• Coordinate meetings of Social Work Supervisors to discuss statewide policy and practices and provide training.

• Provide expert assistance and guidance to social work staff on the multidisciplinary and clinical teams, who conduct assessments and reviews of recipients of mental health services in both inpatient and community-based settings.

• Provide expert clinical consultation and input related to the development of discharge and treatment plans for consumers who will be released to the community ensuring that they receive appropriate wrap around services.

• Serve as an expert clinical consultant to enhance and develop innovative clinical services, including the development and enhancement of social work programs and services for individuals served within the OMH system.

• Represent the social work discipline in agency and as the OMH representative among other agencies and collaborate with other State leaders in meetings.

• Encourage public-academic relationships that provide education and training opportunities for Social Work students and aid in attracting Social Workers to OMH.
Contribute to the creation or coordination of professional development opportunities and programs offering continuing education credits for Social Workers.

• Provide expert guidance to State Operations and OMH senior leadership regarding Social Work Services and how they can transform inpatient State-run psychiatric hospitals and campuses from long term care institutions to ones focused on reduced lengths of stays with the right community supports promoting community engagement and sustainment.

Minimum Qualifications Provisonal Appointment:
Candidates must a Bachelor’s Degree in: social work, psychology, nursing, mental health counseling, psychoanalysis, or rehabilitation counseling and five years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a behavioral health program as described above, of which at least one year of experience must have been as a clinician in one of the fields cited above.

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 substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Transfer:
Candidates must be permanent in the Mental Health Program Specialist 3 (Clinical) title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Preferred candidates will be a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

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 employer.

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Contact Information

Name Aurora Korotchen

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street 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 omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #179246 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.