Field-Based Mental Health Care Transitions Specialist

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS pension and retirement programs

Paid time off and holidays

Telecommuting options

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health Program Specialist I (G18) to coordinate hospital and community care across inpatient psychiatry, CPEP, and transitions for complex cases. The role involves field-based work, program guidance, and data review to improve outcomes for adults and children with serious mental illness.

The position offers traditional NYS benefits with trainee pathways, competitive starting salaries, and options for telecommuting per agency guidelines.

Qualifications

• Non-competitive trainee opportunities under NY HELPS with salary progression.
• Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field required; advanced degrees may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospital coordination, guidance and technical assistance to Article 31 and Articles 28 mental health emergency departments, CPEPs, and inpatient units.
• Assist in developing and maintaining high quality programming for complex needs in community and hospital settings.
• Support field operations across assigned geographic regions; most work will be field-based at provider agencies.
• Review reports and data to identify trends and inform program improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a qualifying field

Job description

New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health Program Specialist I (G18) to coordinate hospital and community care across inpatient psychiatry, CPEP, and transitions for complex cases. The role involves field-based work, program guidance, and data review to improve outcomes for adults and children with serious mental illness.

The position offers traditional NYS benefits with trainee pathways, competitive starting salaries, and options for telecommuting per agency guidelines.