NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Mental Health Program Specialist 1/Trainee, Central Office; Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $66951 to $85138 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 State NY Zip Code 12229 Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Mental Health Program Specialist 1 – G 18 position in the Division of Community Program Management & Managed Care, Bureau of Housing Development & Support. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating with the Division of Budget on funding requests, executing capital contracts, and coordinating construction payments for new housing, crisis, and hospital programs including Inpatient and Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) development. The incumbent will lso perform project management duties as well as provide contract related guidance to agency staff. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: •Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) statewide•Discuss Program related regulations with Housing Providers as it relates to new development.•Review and discuss layouts with voluntary providers as it relates to mental health program operations. •Be the Liasson and coordinate with other OMH departments as it relates to a housing development or renovation projects. This may include but is not limited to Field Office staff, Counsel’s Office, Inspection and Certification, and Community Budget.•Oversee contract development and implementation, prepare reports and recommendations for contract approval including: o Draft written responses to interested parties on contract awards and contract status. o Prepare contract documents for signature and forward to contractor for signature. o Follow up on proposed contracts throughout the approval process with internal reviewers and external approval agencies, including the Office of State Comptroller. o Serve as a liaison to control agencies to address questions and concerns to assure contract approvals. o Process purchase orders and construction contracts. o Monitor contract expenditures and spending plans. Advise supervisor of more complex problems or issues. o Monitor proposed contracts throughout the approval process to ensure internal and control agency requirements are met. o Review contractor vouchers for accuracy and verify completeness prior to submission for payment.•Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 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 two 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.Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1: Candidate’s 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.Advanced placement to the Trainee 2 or Journey level may be possible depending on education and experience.Transfer Opportunity:Candidates must be employed by New York State to be eligible. In order to be eligible for transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c service as a Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1, Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2, or Mental Health Program Specialist 1 and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.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 AND possess a Bachelor’s or degree in one of the fields listed above will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your response. Additional Comments The starting salary for this position will vary based on the selected candidate’s education and/or experience. Candidates appointed at a trainee level will be required to successfully complete the traineeship to advance to the full performance level title and salary: $53,764 (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1)$59,994 (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2)$66,951 (Mental Health Program Specialist 1, full performance level)For current New York State employees, the starting salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire. 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.This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.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 Ave 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 and Vacancy ID #194765 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.