Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Compliance Specialist 2, Central Office;

NY HELP No

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Compliance Specialist 2, Central Office;

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 25

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 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

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12208

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill an Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Compliance Specialist 2, G-25, non-competitive, policy influencing 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 Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (SIST) for individuals released into the community because of the Article 10 process pursuant to the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (SOMTA). Under the supervision of the AOT Compliance Specialist 4, the AOT Compliance Specialist 2 will serve as the Assistant Director of the SIST Unit, 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 are not limited to, the following:- Assess the quality of community sex offender treatment providers contracted by SIST to provide services; maintain monitoring data and analyze trends; and prepare policies and procedures for use and implementation by contracted providers and programs. o Lead projects to develop protocols, procedures, and quality of care standards. o Provide technical assistance to community providers, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision SIST officers, county stakeholders, and secure treatment facility staff on standards, procedures, and non-conforming situations. o Participate in training efforts with the community providers to ensure adherence to evidence-based practices. o Conduct onsite reviews of community sex offender programs to ensure compliance with SIST guidelines, standards, and requirements. o Coordinate with OMH Consolidated Business Office on contracts, ensuring adherence to RFP requirements.- Ensure the provision of quality services are collaborative and motivating, employing evidence-based methods, and are consistent with best practices in the field of sex offender assessment, management, and treatment.- Monitor and assess for quality assurance all SIST documents that are submitted to the courts or submitted outside the agency; ensure timely submission of such documents in accordance with statutory requirements.- Develop, maintain, disseminate, and ensure understanding of internal procedures to gather and evaluate information regarding the continuity of treatment for clients deemed in need of civil management in the community.- Respond to inquiries regarding court proceedings, evaluations, and clinically appropriate placement.- Coordinate reentry related needs for SIST clients (e.g., Medicaid and SSI eligibility determinations, housing resources, case management services) o Identify gaps in the current reentry/discharge planning processes and develop solutions to fill these gaps o Oversee community-based AAT and PPG programs; ensure providers are appropriately trained on protocols and adhering to SIST requirements and best practices; develop and implement solutions to address identified deficiencies- Monitor and evaluate unit performance; recommend and implement operational changes, as necessary. o Recruit, train and supervise subordinate staff. o Assign and review work and monitor completion of assignments. o Conduct performance evaluations and address any deficiencies with appropriate staff. o Develop and maintain policies and procedures for program areas and provide programmatic oversight and technical direction to staff. o Continually monitor and evaluate procedures to ensure operational needs are met. Recommend procedural changes.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Eight years' professional clinical experience in a mental health setting. Two years of professional experience (either as part of, or in addition to, the qualifying general experience), substantially engaged in performing activities in one or more of the following areas:Mental health program administration, management, or supervision; orplanning, development, or coordination of forensic, community based, or high risk/need mental health services.One year of this experience must have been at supervisory level.Degree and Licensure/Certification/Registration Substitutions:1) Associate degree substitutes for two years of general experience.2) Bachelor's degree substitutes for four years of general experience.4) Master's degree substitutes for five years of general experience.5) J.D substitutes for six years of general experience.6) Ph.D. substitutes for seven years of general experience.

Additional Comments 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.Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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Name Brianna Cherrier

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

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 in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #214402 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.