Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Grade 23, position to work within the Bureau of Inspection and Certification, Licensing Unit. The Licensing Unit is the primary liaison with the field office licensing staff statewide, especially with the field office licensing directors. All of the licensing inspection reports produced by the field offices are reviewed and processed by the Licensing Unit before renewal licenses are issued by the Director of Inspection and Certification. Currently, there are over 1650 licensed programs subject to periodic inspection and renewal.


Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review agency-wide licensing reports and consult with OMH field office staff to ensure that citations are consistent with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Prepare correspondence related to the renewal of licensed programs consistent with agency policy.


• Analyze data related to inspection visits and findings; prepare reports.

• Participate in development of program inspection protocols and licensing tools, including for program types jointly licensed by OMH and OASAS.


• Participate in the development and revisions of program regulations, ensuring licensing forms and resources reflect regulatory revisions.


• Assist in maintaining the centralized database for licensed programs and recommend improvements to the system to support licensing activities.

• Assist in the development of resources and training for licensing staff statewide.

• Assist in implementation of strategies and new initiatives to enhance Division programs; interagency, intergovernmental, and stakeholder communications and cooperation; and overall program operational

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the NY HELPS Program:
To be eligible for appointment, candidates must have A bachelor's degree in biology and all subspecialties of biology relating to human biology, 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 master's degree in biology and all subspecialties of biology relating to human biology, 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.

Transfer Opportunity:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, G-23, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in a qualifying title within two salary grades or one M-grade of the Grade 23 level.


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 will also be considered. In addition to a current 55b/c eligibility letter, candidates 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 AND three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a mental health program. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter with your application.


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 (OMH) 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 the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Name Caitlin Hart


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Address

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44 Holland Avenue


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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #225235 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.