Mental Health Program Specialist 3

12 hours ago


Albany, New York, United States StateJobsNY Full time
Job Summary

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Program Specialist 3 to join our team in the Office of Quality Improvement, External Review Unit. As a key member of our team, you will provide guidance and interpretation to OMH Psychiatric Centers regarding Joint Commission Hospital and Behavioral Health standards and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs), and oversee facility compliance with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise MHPS2s to include clinical oversight, technical direction, and management of departmental administrative functions.
  • Lead and direct statewide workgroups designed to develop agency approaches for complying with new, revised, and existing standards and requirements.
  • Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate, oversee, and implement plans for facility readiness assessments and strategize with facility leadership on the implementation and ongoing effectiveness of plans of corrective action.
  • Represent the department in workgroups designed to develop agency approaches for complying with standards, to prepare OMH guidelines for regulatory compliance, and to develop systemwide policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and convene project workgroups and committees, including orientation, training, and technical assistance.
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a health or human services area and four years of professional clinical experience in a mental health program.
  • A master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, clinical psychology, community mental health counseling, counseling and community psychology, counseling, forensic psychology, mental health counseling, nursing, psychoanalysis, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or social work can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
  • Transfer Opportunity: Candidates must have permanent status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 3 (Clinical) and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M-grade of this position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of TJC and CMS standards.
  • Experience with TJC and/or CMS surveys.
  • Supervisory experience.

The position is based out of OMH Central Office in Albany and requires extensive travel. There is regular planned travel within the state and, at times, travel includes attendance at unplanned and unannounced surveys.

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.



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