Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Director 1 (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P25116

• Directing rehabilitation activities in accordance with the Joint Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other regulatory standards.

• Developing, implementing, and revising program policies and procedures.

• Reviewing and monitoring rehabilitation services, records, and reports to ensure quality and compliance with policies and procedures.

• Supervising professional and paraprofessional rehabilitation staff

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Director 1 if they have:

• Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling; and

• 5 years of professional experience in comprehensive rehabilitation programs for individuals with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities, 2 years of which must have been at a supervisory level


OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Director 1 eligible list.

OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

OR

In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Director 1 at Rochester Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.
The promotion field for the Mental Health Rehabilitation Program Director 1 position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Supervisor of Rehabilitation Services.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Access to tuition assistance programs

• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.


Notes:

Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Human resources

Telephone

Fax 585-241-1981

Email Address rpc-humanresources@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Rochester Psychiatric Center

1111 Elmwood Avenue

City Rochester

State NY

Zip Code 14620

Notes on Applying Notes on applying: Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/Employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

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.