POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Administrator II

Grade 18

Full Time Salary range: $64,928 - $78,102

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking for a fulltime Project Administrator II position to support the New York State Office of Mental Health's Office of Planning in the new Workforce Development unit. New York State is engaging in a historic transformation of the mental health system and, as part of that endeavor, the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is committed to addressing the mental health workforce shortage in our state. The new Workforce Development unit is implementing a strategic plan focused on recruitment and retention initiatives, pipelines for mental health professionals, and capacity building in community-based programs. The position will also support various initiatives in the Office of Planning, as needed. This position is located at the NYS Office of Mental Health, either in Albany, NY or in New York, NY. This position requires a highly organized individual with a strong attention to detail; excellent administrative, research, and communication skills; who can relate well to a diverse group of project stakeholders, and who has the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team. A successful candidate should have proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint and ideally Outlook and Teams.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the director of Workforce Development, the Project Administrator II will assist with implementing OMH's plan to address community workforce development needs with initiatives for recruitment, retention, training, wellness, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) strategies. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research best practices, compile peer reviewed research and government reports, and assist with the preparation and writing of reports and presentations.
• Assist with statewide implementation of OMH directives related to workforce.
  • Review and assess proposed policies and guidance to ensure conformation to State and federal regulations and requirements.
  • Assist with identifying needs for reform in cases where current policies and/or regulations hamper effective recruitment and retainment of the workforce.
  • Work collaboratively with other OMH divisions for fulfilling the workplan.
• Assist the Director in using data to drive workforce development activities.
  • Review program trends/findings that may require program changes or support activities to improve workforce development activities.
  • Assist the Director in reviewing quality improvement initiatives as relevant to workforce development for adult and children's programs statewide.
  • Assist the Director in program evaluation activities to determine whether implemented changes are working.
• Attend in-person events to talk with community members, students, educational programs, provider agencies, and county leadership, share information related to the mental health field and workforce, and connect people to resources.
• Assist the team with providing high quality technical support to inquiries sent into the planning office mailbox from within OMH as well as from outside the agency, including inquiries from providers and community members.
• Support the Director of the Office of Planning with ad hoc projects, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the major fields of study as follows: psychology, counseling and community psychology, social work, nursing, recreation therapy, rehabilitation counseling, special education, child and family studies, mental health counseling, psychoanalysis, marriage and family therapy, creative arts therapy, public administration, public policy, hospital administration, health administration, public health, sociology, or criminal justice; AND
• One year of full-time professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree in one of the fields of study mentioned above.
• Two years or more of professional work experience, ideally clinical or administrative experience in a behavioral health program.
• Two years of project management, program oversight, and/or program development experience.
• 2 years customer service experience
• Minimum 2 year of experience in an academic setting or organization with training and/or research on topics related to mental health treatment and services and evidenced-based practices or approaches.

Work Location: OMH NYC Field Office: 330 Fifth Ave 10001 New York, NY 10032

In accordance with NYS Office of Mental Health regulations, RFMH employees are required to be fully.

vaccinated.

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) 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. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH 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 that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.