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Date Posted 07/09/26

Applications Due07/24/26

Vacancy ID219522

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NY HELPYes

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 $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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 Albany

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12229

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking qualified candidates to a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23 position in the Division of Community Program Policy & Management, Adult Community Care Group, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Treatment, & Care Coordination, in the Rehabilitation & Clubhouse Unit. This unit works in collaboration with other state agencies to develop outpatient behavioral health programs and promotes the integration of services.

Under the general direction of a Mental Health Program Specialist 3, the Mental Health Program Specialist II (MHPS II) will work with a team in developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and procedures which shape the mental health service delivery system and related systems.

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

• Work collaboratively with the providers, state agency partners and other key stakeholders to assist in the development of policy and programming regarding adult outpatient programs. Work with Unit staff and Bureau Director to shape and implement federal and state requirements.
• Provide Technical Assistance to provider agencies (in-person, by phone, webinars, conferences, etc.). Attend all relevant internal and external stakeholder meetings to improve access to services, support recovery-oriented service provision, and implement new program or policies. Create webinars and implement trainings as assigned, provide guidance consistent with agency mission.
• Participate in the development of adult behavioral health program guidelines/policy with a focus on enhancing rehabilitation service provision, individuals with Serious Mental Illness. Understanding regulations, guidance, standards of care.
• Work with OMH field offices to support the implementation of programs or new initiatives, review new provider applications, and understand local needs and system challenges to better inform program development.
• Development of reports/charts/documents/PPs/forms as requested for monitoring and oversight (e.g. policy development, monitoring). Working with PSYCKES, the Office of Public Health and Evaluation, and other data sources.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:

A bachelors 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 masters 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 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.

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Name Krystal Schools

Telephone

Fax 5184863897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Ave

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, location, and Vacancy ID #219522 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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