State Of New York New York City , NY 10032
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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/17/24
Applications Due07/02/24
Vacancy ID161123
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NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
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 New York
Street Address New York State Office of Mental Health
1051 Riverside Drive
City New York
StateNY
Zip Code10032
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible to apply for this position. Candidates must currently be permanent as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 and eligible for a lateral transfer OR have one year of permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, position in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). The incumbent of this position will support the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Operations in the coordination of OCMO activities including collaborative initiatives with other OMH program areas as well as some cross agency projects. OCMO oversight and coordination areas include mental health program services across the lifespan and service settings, psychiatry, medical and nursing services, population health data and evaluation, prevention initiatives and research institutes and human research protections.
This position will:
Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing project management support to initiatives within OCMO scope as part of the latest Executive Budget investments in the New York State public mental health system (e.g., hospital discharge planning and capacity monitoring).
Planning, facilitating and summarizing workgroup meetings with subject matter experts and maintaining ongoing communication to track action items.
Identifying and synthesizing information to inform the development of policy and the design and implementation of novel mental health programs, including outcome measures.
Maintaining awareness of relevant data sources and provide technical assistance to staff to maximize use for data driven decision making.
Supporting various, ad hoc projects:
Organizing and tracking project deliverables (e.g., divisional spending plans, internal budget narrative documents for annual testimony).
Supporting CMO and program staff in preparing budgetary and contract documents for Academic Affiliate and Nurse Practitioner Fellowship programs.
Preparing PowerPoint presentations and talking points for CMO and OMH leadership use at various speaking/public engagements.
Additional Comments In addition to the PEF Grade 23 salary of $84,156 the selected candidate will also receive a $3,400 Downstate Adjustment.
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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Name Patricia Viola
Telephone
Fax (518) 486-3897
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street New York State Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on ApplyingTo 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 and Vacancy ID #161123 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.
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