Mental Health Program Specialist 1/Trainee
New York State Office of Mental Health
About the Role
The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for a Mental Health Program Specialist 1, G18 position in the Division of Community Program Policy & Management, Adult Community Care Group, within the newly formed Safe Options Support (SOS) Unit. This role will serve as a liaison and primary point of contact for select SOS Teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor SOS team compliance with requirements in the SOS policy manual.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships between OMH, SOS teams, and community partners to ensure proper collaboration.
- Coordinate calls with Regional Field Offices, assigned SOS teams, and Local Government Units to provide updates, advice, and support, and address challenges.
- Provide assistance with challenges that may arise between housing first and SOS teams.
- Participate in special projects associated with the Homeless Services Unit's responsibilities in planning, policy, and review of housing needs.
- Work collaboratively with housing unit staff to promote OMH initiatives and support the development of targeted resources to decrease homelessness.
- Review grant documents and audit reports for compliance with OMH regulations and standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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.
- 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 a qualifying field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.
- For Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree in a qualifying field is required. Advanced placement to Trainee 2 or Journey level may be possible depending on education and experience.
- This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS), allowing for non-competitive appointment.
Qualifications
- NY HELPS Program
- Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply.