Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health, Division of Community Program Policy & Management, Adult Community Care Group, Bureau of Transition Age Youth is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2. The incumbent of this position will assist with the policy analysis, development and coordination of recommendations for the implementation of programs to serve Transitional Aged Youth. Transitional Aged Youth are youth between the ages of 16 - 25 who are transitioning from adolescence into young adulthood. Youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions face many challenges. Children's service systems can complicate the transition to adulthood by terminating eligibility for their services at a specific age designated as the end of childhood (typically age 18 or 21).

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Research, analyze and report on behavioral health policy issues impacting Transitional Aged Youth;
• Research and prepare reports and analyses on adolescents which age out of programs for children and adolescents and transition needs into the adult system of care.
• Summarize findings of research and analysis in drafts of memos, briefing materials, presentations, correspondence and reports to be used by Division management;
• Assist with communications related to policy implementation and / or changes, provide technical direction to OMH staff and external staff in the implementation of integrated treatment and services program to serve Transitional Aged Youth;
• Attend meetings, webinars and conferences convened with recipients of services, provider agencies and other OMH program areas.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer Opportunity :

Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades 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 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 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.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program :

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 substitute for one year of specialized experience.

Additional Comments The listed salary range of $87,556 - $109,854 includes a $3,400 Location Pay adjustment. The salary range for a G-23, PEF position is $84,156 - $106,454.

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.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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

Name Krystal Schools

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

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 to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position, location, and Vacancy ID #180936 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.

Salary : $84,156 - $106,454