Mental Health Program Specialist 2 - Grade 23

Positions in this title can be hired through NY HELPS

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Positions

This title exists in Mental Health, Office of and has approximately 235 positions.


*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.

Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series.

Salary Information for Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 1 14 $52,198 $66,634
Mental Health Program Specialist Trainee 2 16 $58,247 $74,135
Mental Health Program Specialist 1 18 $65,001 $82,656
Mental Health Program Specialist 2 23 $84,156 $106,454
Mental Health Program Specialist 3 25 $93,530 $117,875

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Job Duties

As a Mental Health Program Specialist 2, you would perform professional, administrative, and technical tasks in the development, licensing, oversight, and evaluation of State operated and/or licensed mental health programs to foster the delivery of safe, high quality, and evidenced-based services. You would handle the more difficult program assignments; provide technical assistance and guidance on programmatic issues; participate in certification surveys and onsite reviews; monitor program operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and work with local governments and providers to develop policies and procedures for the delivery of coordinated services and promote the integration of State and local systems of care. You may also supervise Mental Health Program Specialists 1 and/or other subordinate staff.

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Summary of Minimum Qualifications

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21-029010 31-108010

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Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

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