Work ShiftsMonday - Friday - 8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M (Weekends if needed)Duties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Position:Under direction of the Director of Mental Health, develops, plans, directs, coordinates, monitors and
evaluates health care services in areas such as mental health, substance use, forensic mental health,
quality assurance and utilization review to ensure delivery of quality care and medical services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Formulates, develops methods and procedures for monitoring, evaluating, and operating mental health
programs and services in assigned areas of responsibility. - Monitors and coordinates review processes of assigned mental health services to determine if programs are
meeting health care needs, objectives, and goals established by the Mental Health Services Department. - Participates in the development of policies, standards, rules and regulations pertaining to mental health
services. - Provides advisory, consultative services to System, health care settings and their staff. Maintains liaison with
community agencies and professional organizations on matters affecting mental health programs. - Reviews city, state, and federal regulations in connection with compliance. Reviews and advises pertinent
personnel on improving programs for full compliance. - Prepares special reports, studies, and budgetary estimates.
- Advises Director on policy and procedural changes, community problems, utilization, development of staff,
implementation of productivity goals; makes recommendations for improvement in mental health services. - Supervises staff assigned to departmental activities and provides professional direction.
- Participates in staff meetings and conferences; attends meetings with key leadership officials and external
representatives. - Provides advisory, consultative services in connection with development of grant proposals. Implements
administrative policies and procedures based on standards of professional review organizations. - Performs related duties, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications1. Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health discipline issued by the
New York State Education Department (NYSED); and
2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a health care setting or regulatory agency
administration, with an emphasis on development and evaluation of mental health delivery services; one (1)
year of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity.
BenefitsNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- College Savings Program
- Union Benefits for eligible titles
- Multiple employee discounts programs
- Commuter Benefits Programs
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