NY HELP No Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Assisted Outpatient Treatment Compliance Specialist 1, Central Office; Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 23 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $86681 to $109650 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 40% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health 75 New Scotland Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12208 Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a non-competitive Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Compliance Specialist 1, G-23, position in the Division of Forensic Services, Bureau of Sex Offender Evaluation and Community Treatment, Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (SIST) Unit. As a result of MHL Article 10, the Bureau is responsible for coordinating and conducting the multi-disciplinary risk assessment and clinical review of individuals who have been convicted of a qualifying sex offense and who are approaching the end of their criminal sentence to assist in determining whether civil management is appropriate. The Bureau also oversees and monitors the implementation of programs to manage the treatment of individuals who are confined in a secure treatment facility or released to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment as a result of the Article 10 process pursuant to the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (SOMTA). The AOT Compliance Specialist 1 will assist in overseeing and monitoring the SIST provision of SOMTA for sex offenders who will be released to the community under a SIST court order. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, the following: Coordinate the development of discharge and treatment plans in collaboration with OMH staff, the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), community treatment providers, and other State and local agencies related to the release of inidividuals under a SIST court order. Work with Bureau staff and staff in OMH facilities to determine appropriate categories of treatment for an individual’s SIST treatment plan; review and finalize completed SIST treatment plans; respond to questions concerning the plans from the OAG and DOCCS, and make recommendations for necessary modifications.Monitor court dates and discharge planning progress on pending SIST cases with Bureau staff, DOCCS, and the OAG. Collaborate with Bureau staff, DOCCS, and the OAG to initiate corrective action when individuals violate SIST conditions.Develop a resource network of treatment providers; monitor and evaluate the quality of treatment services provided. Consult with, and provide expert technical assistance and guidance to, OMH staff, other State and local agencies, and community providers regarding the management and treatment of individuals released on a SIST court order.Monitor and evaluate individual SIST cases via quarterly progress reports to ensure compliance with SIST court orders. Collect and manage data to be utilized in quality improvement projects. Prepare comprehensive reports.Provide educational materials and training about the SIST process and requirements to staff at State and local mental health and criminal justice agencies. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: seven years of professional clinical experience (Clinical experience is defined as direct care, treatment, or instruction of patients in a Federal or State operated or licensed mental health program.) in a mental health setting, one year of which must have included substantial engagement in one or more of the following activities: mental health program administration, management, or supervision; or planning, development, or coordination of forensic, community-based, or high-risk/need mental health services.Substitutions: a bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field may substitute for four years of professional clinical experience; and a master’s degree in a health or human services field may substitute for an additional year of professional clinical experience.Licensure and registration as a professional nurse (R.N.), substitutes for four years of general experience.* Examples of Human Service degrees include the following: Community Mental Health, Counseling, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology; or a degree specifically labeled Human Services.**Examples of mental health disciplines include: Child & Family Studies, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Community Services Administration, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology or Audiology, and Special Education. Additional Comments The Division of Forensic Services is conveniently located in independent offices on the grounds of the Capital District PC at 75 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York. Guaranteed parking is available. 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.#LI-DNI Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jenna Hart Telephone Fax 5184863897 Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV Address Street NYS Office Of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue City Albany State NY Zip Code 12229 Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #194905 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.