The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), G-18/Training Specialist Trainee (Mental Hygiene) position in the Center for Human Resources Management, Bureau of Education and Workforce Development (BEWD). The incumbent will participate in developing and implementing OMH training programs to support OMH mission and operations. Examples of these trainings include Therapeutic Relationships and Universal Safety Training, Responding to Traumatic Events in the Workplace, Motivational Interviewing, Professional Boundaries, Teen Intervene, and Clinical Supervision, as well as other clinical training that supports both health and safety and the core mission of OMH. Of the core direct care programs, Therapeutic Relationships and Universal Safety Training is considered OMH’s anchor program.
Therapeutic Relationships and Universal Safety Training (TRUST): TRUST is a vitally important training program mandated for all OMH facility staff and available on a limited basis to non-State staff working in all mental health settings, including adult and children and youth, inpatient, and outpatient, and civil and forensic. TRUST is a key component of OMH’s restraint and seclusion reduction efforts and the creation of a violence- and coercion-free environment in all of OMH’s various settings. The incumbent will help to plan, organize, develop, and deliver TRUST train-the-trainer (TTT) programs and direct delivery of this program to State and non-state providers, and will also assist with curriculum revisions and development as needed to maintain the program.
Training Delivery – Under the supervision of a Training Specialist 2 MH, the incumbent will design and deliver training programs for clinical and direct care staff throughout the OMH system based on needs assessments conducted. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, promote, conduct, and review training and development programs to improve performance of agency staff and operations.
Serve as one of the Agency’s Instructor Trainers for the core programs.
Function as a technical expert and resource of the core programs for facility trainers and licensed community providers.
Review participant training course evaluations to determine deficiencies in content. Recommend and implement corrective action.
Research various sources to find information, materials, and technologies to help in the design and development of training programs.
Assist with curriculum revisions and development as needed to maintain the programs.
Organize and develop training materials from various sources while determining proper curriculum content and presentation methods.
The incumbent will be required to travel statewide to deliver train-the-trainer programs and direct training deliveries to State and non-state providers and to observe, develop, and mentor TRUST instructors.

The salary listed applies to candidates appointed to Training Specialist 1 (Mental Hygiene), SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Training Specialist Trainee 1 (Mental Hygiene) starts at $49,363 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.
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.
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.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.