Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
Assistant Director - Assisted Outpatient Treatment
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Director, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
Salary Grade: 25
Salary Range: $92,055 - $111,115 annually
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene seeks one full-time Assistant Director for the Bureau of Mental Health's Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT).
The Bureau of Mental Health's (BMH) mission is to improve mental health and wellness for people in New York City, and to eliminate racial and other long-standing societal disparities by providing services, resources, and opportunities to New Yorkers that are grounded in accurate, data-driven information that fosters community participation, thus reducing the stigma around mental health. The Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is responsible for the management and oversight of the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program in New York City. The New York State Legislature passed Kendra's law as an amendment to the Mental Hygiene Law to allow for outpatient civil commitment of individuals with histories of serious mental illness, difficulty engaging in rehabilitation, and who present high risk to themselves or the community. The program enables these individuals to live safely in the community, avoid repeated inpatient hospitalizations, and ensure they have access to comprehensive outpatient services.
The Assistant Director monitors the overall day-to-day activities for the AOT team, identify opportunities for programmatic improvements and make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures, provide direct supervision, professional development support and performance review to AOT staff and ensure that administrative support functions are completed efficiently and timely. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Administration
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor the overall day-to-day activities for the AOT team, identify opportunities for programmatic improvements and make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures. Provide direct supervision, professional development support and performance review to AOT staff. Ensure that clinical records are maintained according to the AOT policy and procedure guidelines. Ensure that Social Work Supervisors review work completed by the AOT Case Monitor using reports from the AOT data system to guide their review. Develop relationships with community mental health agencies, hospitals, and NY State Office of Mental Health liaisons to insure that AOT meets the needs of the consumers served. Ensure that the referral/investigation process is followed according to the AOT policy and procedure. Ensure that Social Work supervisors review work completed by the AOT Case Monitor using reports from the AOT data system to guide their review. Ensure that administrative support functions are completed efficiently and timely (i.e. medical records are requested, court paperwork is filed, exam and court calendars are updated, consumer records are filed, AOT data system is updated, and communication is made with Mental Hygiene Attorneys, representatives at the NY State Office of Mental Health, hospitals, provider programs, etc.). Ensure staff coverage and caseload coverage. Handle staff performance issues, time and leave issues, etc. Assess work activities and make recommendations to changes as needed. Contribute to updating and making changes to the AOT policy and procedure manual. Help to ensure that policy guidelines are understood and adhered to by staff and community program providers. Provide regular reports on program performances, trends and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership. Assist Deputy Director of AOT Administration and senior management as needed with additional special projects. Minium Qualification:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university, and Five years of full-time professional experience in health services setting, such as a laboratory, hospital, patient care facility, or within a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program Three years of full-time supervisory experience in a health services setting, such as a laboratory, hospital, patient care facility, or within a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program. Preferred Qualifications:
Possess knowledge of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), mental health treatment services, and the service delivery system. Excellent managerial, quantitative, oral, and written communication skills. Experience providing program oversight; leadership in clinical and/or administrative operations.
Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter on our website at . 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
Assistant Director, Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
Salary Grade: 25
Salary Range: $92,055 - $111,115 annually
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Mental Hygiene seeks one full-time Assistant Director for the Bureau of Mental Health's Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT).
The Bureau of Mental Health's (BMH) mission is to improve mental health and wellness for people in New York City, and to eliminate racial and other long-standing societal disparities by providing services, resources, and opportunities to New Yorkers that are grounded in accurate, data-driven information that fosters community participation, thus reducing the stigma around mental health. The Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is responsible for the management and oversight of the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program in New York City. The New York State Legislature passed Kendra's law as an amendment to the Mental Hygiene Law to allow for outpatient civil commitment of individuals with histories of serious mental illness, difficulty engaging in rehabilitation, and who present high risk to themselves or the community. The program enables these individuals to live safely in the community, avoid repeated inpatient hospitalizations, and ensure they have access to comprehensive outpatient services.
The Assistant Director monitors the overall day-to-day activities for the AOT team, identify opportunities for programmatic improvements and make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures, provide direct supervision, professional development support and performance review to AOT staff and ensure that administrative support functions are completed efficiently and timely. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Administration
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor the overall day-to-day activities for the AOT team, identify opportunities for programmatic improvements and make recommendations for changes in policy and procedures. Provide direct supervision, professional development support and performance review to AOT staff. Ensure that clinical records are maintained according to the AOT policy and procedure guidelines. Ensure that Social Work Supervisors review work completed by the AOT Case Monitor using reports from the AOT data system to guide their review. Develop relationships with community mental health agencies, hospitals, and NY State Office of Mental Health liaisons to insure that AOT meets the needs of the consumers served. Ensure that the referral/investigation process is followed according to the AOT policy and procedure. Ensure that Social Work supervisors review work completed by the AOT Case Monitor using reports from the AOT data system to guide their review. Ensure that administrative support functions are completed efficiently and timely (i.e. medical records are requested, court paperwork is filed, exam and court calendars are updated, consumer records are filed, AOT data system is updated, and communication is made with Mental Hygiene Attorneys, representatives at the NY State Office of Mental Health, hospitals, provider programs, etc.). Ensure staff coverage and caseload coverage. Handle staff performance issues, time and leave issues, etc. Assess work activities and make recommendations to changes as needed. Contribute to updating and making changes to the AOT policy and procedure manual. Help to ensure that policy guidelines are understood and adhered to by staff and community program providers. Provide regular reports on program performances, trends and recommendations to senior management and executive leadership. Assist Deputy Director of AOT Administration and senior management as needed with additional special projects. Minium Qualification:
A master's degree from an accredited college or university, and Five years of full-time professional experience in health services setting, such as a laboratory, hospital, patient care facility, or within a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program Three years of full-time supervisory experience in a health services setting, such as a laboratory, hospital, patient care facility, or within a public health, environmental health, or mental hygiene program. Preferred Qualifications:
Possess knowledge of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), mental health treatment services, and the service delivery system. Excellent managerial, quantitative, oral, and written communication skills. Experience providing program oversight; leadership in clinical and/or administrative operations.
Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter on our website at . 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.