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Assisted Outpatient Trtmt Compliance Spec 1

Grade 23

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Assisted Outpatient Trtmt Compliance Spec 1

Grade 23
Assisted Outpatient Trtmt Compliance Spec 2

Grade 25
Assisted Outpatient Trtmt Compliance Spec 3

Grade 62
Assisted Outpatient Trtmt Compliance Spec 4

Grade 63
Assisted Outpatient Trtmt Compliance Coord

Grade 25

Summary of Job Description

ASSISTED OUTPATIENT TREATMENT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST 1:

Ensures timely provision of services and that the needs of the outpatient are considered;

Ensures utilization of existing services in the community whenever possible; ensures designation of a case manager;

Ensures that a reporting mechanism exists for case managers to regularly report program compliance with treatment;

Reviews implementation of the court order;

Reviews local written reports insuring compliance and the availability of services and medications as required by the Court;

Initiates corrective action for program non-compliance or if implementation is not consistent with court order;

Reports all program non-compliance to supervisor for inclusion in his/her report to the OMH Commissioner and the Court;

Reviews local quarterly reports of the names of individuals served, changes in status including but not limited to the number of individuals who have failed to comply with assisted outpatient treatment, description of material changes in written treatment plans, case manager changes, description of the categories of services ordered by the Court, recommendations to improve the program locally or Statewide, and any other information as required by the Commissioner of Mental Health.

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Summary of Minimum Qualiﬁcations

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive. No examination is necessary. However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

General Experience:

Seven years' professional clinical experience. (Clinical experience is defined as direct care, treatment, or instruction of patients in a Federal or State operated or licensed mental health program.)

One year 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;

- high risk/high need mental health services/systems.

Degree and Licensure/Certification/Registration Substitutions:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in a human services* field substitutes for four years of general experience.

2. Licensure and registration as a professional nurse (RN) substitutes for four years of general experience.

3. A Master’s Degree, or licensure/certification/registration (other than an RN), in a mental health discipline** substitutes for one additional year of general experience.

*Human Service Degree will include the following: Community Mental Health, Counseling, Education, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology; or a degree specifically labeled Human Services.

**Mental Health discipline includes: Child & Family Studies, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Community Services Administration, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Speech Language Pathology or Audiology, and Special Education.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience. For additional information or clarification, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.