NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Mental Health Program Specialist 1/Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee (NY HELPS), Multiple Positions, Central Office; Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $52198 to $65001 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% 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 recruiting to fill multiple Mental Health Program Specialist 1, SG-18/Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee, NS, positions in the Division of Planning & Quality Management, Office of Planning. Under the guidance of the director of Workforce Development, the Mental Health Program Specialist 1 positions will assist with implementing OMH’s plan to address community workforce development needs with initiatives for recruitment, retention, training, wellness, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:Research best practices, compile peer reviewed research and government reports, and assist with the preparation and writing of reports and presentations. Assist with statewide implementation of OMH directives related to workforce.• Review and assess proposed policies and guidance to ensure conformation to State and federal regulations and requirements.• Assist with identifying needs for reform in cases where current policies and/or regulations hamper effective recruitment and retainment of the workforce. • Work collaboratively with other OMH divisions for fulfilling the workplan. Assist the Director in using data to drive workforce development activities.• Review program trends/findings that may require program changes or support activities to improve workforce development activities. • Assist the Director in reviewing quality improvement initiatives as relevant to workforce development for adult and children’s programs statewide.• Assist the Director in program evaluation activities to determine whether implemented changes are working.Attend in-person events to talk with community members, students, educational programs, provider agencies, and county leadership, share information related to the mental health field and workforce, and connect people to resources.Assist the team with providing high quality technical support to inquiries sent into the planning office mailbox from within OMH as well as from outside the agency, including inquiries from providers and community members.Support the Director of the Office of Planning with ad hoc projects, as needed. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program: This position includes an opportunity to serve in a traineeship and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their education and/or experience. Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 (starting salary $52,198): A bachelor's degree in a qualifying field*.Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2 (starting salary $58,247): A bachelor's degree in a qualifying field* and one year of professional clinical or administrative experience in a federal or state operated, licensed, certified, or funded mental health program.+Mental Health Program Specialist 1 (starting salary $65,001): A bachelor's degree in a qualifying field* and two years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a federal or state operated, licensed, certified, or funded mental health program.+*Qualifying degree fields: 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+A master's or higher degree in a qualifying degree field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Transfer Opportunity:Candidates must have permanent competitive or 55b/c status as a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, Grade 18, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law to the Mental Health Program Specialist 1 title; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law into the trainee levels (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 or 2). Transfer candidates must also possess a bachelor’s or higher degree in a qualifying degree field* listed above. 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 higher degree in a qualifying degree field* listed above. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your response.PCO Opportunity:Individuals who are active on the current 2022 holding of the PCO eligible list who possess a bachelor’s or higher degree in one of the fields listed above and are interested in this vacancy, but did not receive a canvass letter, are encouraged to apply. Please note this in your cover letter. Additional Comments Employment with New York State offers unmatched benefits, individual support, and career mobility for motivated individuals including: NYS pension and retirement programs; annual cost of living and performance advance increases; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave. 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: $52,198 (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1)$58,247 (Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2)$65,001 (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 Brianna Cherrier Telephone Fax (518) 486-3897 Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV Address Street NYS Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12229 Notes on Applying To be considered, 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 #180872 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.