Date Posted:

07/17/26

Applications Due:

07/29/26

Vacancy ID:

220123 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleMental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 (NY HELPS), Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, P27534 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade27 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountySuffolk Street AddressSagamore Children's Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Rd CityDix Hills StateNY Zip Code11746 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionSagamore Children's Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 to oversee their program evaluation department. As a Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4, you would oversee the program evaluation department which is responsible for evaluating services provided to individuals with mental illness, including:

• Planning and supervising the development and implementation of program evaluation studies, research, data collections, and analysis
• Communicating evaluation results in reports and/or presentations
• Collaborating with management to use evaluation findings to inform decision making and practices
• Supervising professional and paraprofessional staff in program evaluation department Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 if they have:
• Bachelor's degree and
• 4 years of professional program evaluation experience in a human services setting, which includes: design, modification, and/or utilization of data collection instruments and process; conducting analysis; preparation of reports and other documents; all for the purposes of assessing program operations, improving program effectiveness and efficiency, and informing future program development.

2 years of this experience must have been at a supervisory level. OR Candidates from outside and within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 eligible list. OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. OR In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Mental Hygiene Program Evaluation Specialist 4 at Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center. Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position's minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met. Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

NOTE:

In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax631-370-1793 Email Addresssagamorecareers@omh.ny Address StreetSagamore Children's Psychiatric Center 197 Half Hollow Road CityDix Hills StateNY Zip Code11746 Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf 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.