Date Posted:

07/24/26

Applications Due:

08/28/26

Vacancy ID:

220595 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleChief of Forensic Unit 1 (NY HELPS), Central New York Psychiatric Center, Elmira Satellite Unit, P27603 Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management Salary Grade662 Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary RangeFrom $103870 to $131298 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 CountyChemung Street AddressCentral New York Psychiatric Center - Elmira Satellite Unit 1879 Davis Street CityElmira StateNY Zip Code14901 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAs a Chief of Forensic Unit 1, you would be responsible for planning, supervising, and evaluating the implementation and provision of mental health services to a diverse population in New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision facilities. You would have program and administrative responsibility for an interdisciplinary treatment team providing a comprehensive program tailored to meet the individual needs of patients. You would be responsible for negotiating and coordinating your unit's activities with those of both Central New York Psychiatric Center and the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. 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 a Chief of Forensic Unit 1 if they have: A bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience providing treatment in a mental health setting, alcohol or substance use treatment facility, or criminal justice setting where inmates/patients have mental health issues. Two years of this experience must have included clinical supervision of one or more credentialed disciplines. OR A master's degree and four years of professional experience providing treatment in a mental health setting, alcohol or substance use treatment facility, or criminal justice setting where inmates/patients have mental health issues. Two years of this experience must have included clinical supervision of one or more credentialed disciplines. OR Candidates from within State service may 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. 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.

Additional Comments:

This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Elmira Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Elmira Correctional Facility in Chemung County.

Notes:

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 Fax315-765-3369 Email AddressCnpersonnel@omh.ny Address StreetCentral New York Psychiatric Center PO Box 300 CityMarcy StateNY Zip Code13403 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.