Date Posted:

09/02/26

Applications Due:

10/01/26

Vacancy ID:

223019 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleOccupational Therapist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27870 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade20 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $78193 to $98121 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationDay shift weekdays with scheduled weekend hours. Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyErie Street AddressBuffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue CityBuffalo StateNY Zip Code14213 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionBuffalo Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting an Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy treatment services to individuals with mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with individuals to achieve the best physical, cognitive, and mental functioning in daily life skills including:

• Conducting evaluations and assessments to determine individuals' capabilities and needs in areas of strength, functional mobility, and self-care skills
  
• Making recommendations on treatment based on evaluation results
  
• Observing and reporting individuals' progress, response, and behavior
  
• Supervising individual and group occupational therapy activities Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Occupational Therapist if you are licensed and current registered as an Occupational Therapist in New York.

OR Candidates within State Service can be considered 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. 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.

Posted salary includes Geographic Pay Differential of $4,000.

Notes:

1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. 2. 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. 3. 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 Fax716-816-2554 Email Addressbpc-careers@omh.ny Address StreetBuffalo Psychiatric Center 400 Forest Avenue CityBuffalo StateNY Zip Code14213 Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. ://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.