Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Central Office; Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Mental Health, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Associate Commissioner Mental Health, Central Office; The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Administrative or General Management The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 668 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit M/C – Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $172787 to $209562 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 8 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 5 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12229 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate for the non-competitive, policy influencing position of Associate Commissioner Mental Health, M-8, in the Office of Quality Improvement (OQI). Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, and as a member of the Executive Team, the Associate Commissioner will lead, manage, and direct the Office of Quality Improvement, which comprises four bureaus – Inspection and Certification, Clinical Risk Management, External Review, and Lean Six Sigma. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates OMH’s statewide Quality Management Program.

Develops, implements, and manages initiatives to enhance and ensure the quality of mental health programs operated and licensed by New York State. o Identifies strategic priorities, sets objectives, and establishes methods to review and evaluate programs. Provides recommendations to executive staff concerning programs and potential financial impacts to the program budget.

• Oversees the process of inspection and certification of approximately 1,900 programs statewide to ensure that all mental health providers certified by OMH meet recognized standards for the operation of such programs, as well as standards established by the codes, rules, and regulations of the State of New York.
• Oversees the development and implementation of plans for ongoing survey readiness to ensure that State operated facilities maintain compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) requirements, and the receipt of millions of dollars in federal funding annually.
• Oversees the development and implementation of a preventative and proactive statewide clinical risk management program.

o Analyzes compiled information on the quality of patient care delivered at OMH facilities and at local licensed mental health providers to determine critical issues in mental health quality assurance, and to infer criteria for the evaluation of mental health care quality. o Collaborates with the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs (Justice Center) during the investigation process to ensure that all complaints and/or allegations are promptly and thoroughly investigated, and that appropriate follow-up occurs.

• Develops and implements policy recommendations based on operational needs. Participates in executive-level management planning, policy and decision making regarding new programs/services, and changes to existing programs/services that comprise the State’s mental health system.
• Serves as a member of the Commissioner’s Cabinet attending and participating in leadership meetings.
• In conjunction with executive staff and other managers, prepares program legislation and regulatory proposals, and serves as interagency liaison on such proposals as needed.
• Works with Agency executive staff to ensure coordination and accountability of activities consistent with the Agency’s mission.
• Represents OMH in meetings with, and responding to, the Legislature, other State agencies, counties, consumers, and other citizen groups on issues to promote Agency programs and resolve problems.
• Provides day to day direct and indirect supervision to Office of Quality Management staff. Coach employees and conduct performance evaluations to enhance and maximize productivity. Recommend training, and mentor employees to ensure optimum work performance.
• Oversees and plans Division spending to align with operational needs and program priorities.

Directs and participates in the preparation of annual budget requests. Reviews and approves staffing requests within the Office. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and ten years of experience in a mental health or closely related field, five years of which must have been at a managerial level, and three years of which must have been in the operation and administration of a program for people with mental illness. New York State residency is required at the time of appointment. Additional comments regarding the vacancy. 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 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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Aurora Korotchen The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-3897 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 44 Holland Avenue The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12229 Instructions for potential applicants. 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 #190002 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.