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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 06/16/26
Applications Due06/25/26
Vacancy ID218113
NY HELPYes
AgencyCorrections and Community Supervision, Department of
TitleMental Health Program Specialist 2 (DOCCS)
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Exact work hours will be discussed during interview
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Albany
Street Address NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision- Mental Health
1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12226
Duties Description Will be discussed during interview by the program area.
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). (Please see below for further information).
Eligible for reassignment, transfer, reachable for appointment from the appropriate eligible list or must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Non-Competitive Qualifications:
Either 1. a masters or higher degree in counseling, criminal justice, educational psychology, health service administration, psychology, public health administration, human services, social work, or sociology AND two years of professional experience in a federal or state operated adult correctional facility or mental health facility with primary involvement in at least three of the following areas: oversight, coordination, operation, monitoring, and quality improvement of a correctional mental health program;
Or 2. a bachelors degree in counseling, criminal justice, educational psychology, health service administration, psychology, public health administration, human services, social work, or sociology AND three years of professional experience in a federal or state operated adult correctional facility or mental health facility with primary involvement in at least three of the following areas: oversight, coordination, operation, monitoring, and quality improvement of a correctional mental health program.
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, 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 (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to complete 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 Katrina Truax
Telephone (518) 457-9960
Fax (518) 453-8463
Email Address Katrina.Truax@doccs.ny.gov
Address
Street Harriman State Campus
1220 Washington Avenue, Bldg. 4
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send your cover letter, and resume, preferably as a PDF attachment to Katrina.Truax@doccs.ny.gov with the position title and vacancy ID # listed in the subject line of the email. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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