Assisted Outpatient Treatment Compliance Specialist 1, Central Office;
About The Position
The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a non-competitive Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Compliance Specialist 1, G-23, position in the Division of Forensic Services, Bureau of Sex Offender Evaluation and Community Treatment, Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (SIST) Unit. As a result of MHL Article 10, the Bureau is responsible for coordinating and conducting the multi-disciplinary risk assessment and clinical review of individuals who have been convicted of a qualifying sex offense and who are approaching the end of their criminal sentence to assist in determining whether civil management is appropriate. The Bureau also oversees and monitors the implementation of programs to manage the treatment of individuals who are confined in a secure treatment facility or released to strict and intensive community supervision and treatment as a result of the Article 10 process pursuant to the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (SOMTA). The AOT Compliance Specialist 1 will assist in overseeing and monitoring the SIST provision of SOMTA for sex offenders who will be released to the community under a SIST court order. Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, the following: Coordinate the development of discharge and treatment plans in collaboration with OMH staff, the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), community treatment providers, and other State and local agencies related to the release of inidividuals under a SIST court order. Work with Bureau staff and staff in OMH facilities to determine appropriate categories of treatment for an individual's SIST treatment plan; review and finalize completed SIST treatment plans; respond to questions concerning the plans from the OAG and DOCCS, and make recommendations for necessary modifications. Monitor court dates and discharge planning progress on pending SIST cases with Bureau staff, DOCCS, and the OAG. Collaborate with Bureau staff, DOCCS, and the OAG to initiate corrective action when individuals violate SIST conditions. Develop a resource network of treatment providers; monitor and evaluate the quality of treatment services provided. Consult with, and provide expert technical assistance and guidance to, OMH staff, other State and local agencies, and community providers regarding the management and treatment of individuals released on a SIST court order. Monitor and evaluate individual SIST cases via quarterly progress reports to ensure compliance with SIST court orders. Collect and manage data to be utilized in quality improvement projects. Prepare comprehensive reports. Provide educational materials and training about the SIST process and requirements to staff at State and local mental health and criminal justice agencies.
Requirements
- Non-Competitive: seven years of 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.) in a mental health setting, one year of which must have included substantial engagement in one or more of the following activities: mental health program administration, management, or supervision; or planning, development, or coordination of forensic, community-based, or high-risk/need mental health services.
- Substitutions: a bachelor's degree in a health or human services field may substitute for four years of professional clinical experience; and a master's degree in a health or human services field may substitute for an additional year of professional clinical experience.
- Licensure and registration as a professional nurse (R.N.), substitutes for four years of general experience.
- Examples of Human Service degrees 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.
- Examples of mental health disciplines include: 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.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of discharge and treatment plans in collaboration with OMH staff, the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), community treatment providers, and other State and local agencies related to the release of inidividuals under a SIST court order.
- Work with Bureau staff and staff in OMH facilities to determine appropriate categories of treatment for an individual's SIST treatment plan; review and finalize completed SIST treatment plans; respond to questions concerning the plans from the OAG and DOCCS, and make recommendations for necessary modifications.
- Monitor court dates and discharge planning progress on pending SIST cases with Bureau staff, DOCCS, and the OAG.
- Collaborate with Bureau staff, DOCCS, and the OAG to initiate corrective action when individuals violate SIST conditions.
- Develop a resource network of treatment providers; monitor and evaluate the quality of treatment services provided.
- Consult with, and provide expert technical assistance and guidance to, OMH staff, other State and local agencies, and community providers regarding the management and treatment of individuals released on a SIST court order.
- Monitor and evaluate individual SIST cases via quarterly progress reports to ensure compliance with SIST court orders. Collect and manage data to be utilized in quality improvement projects. Prepare comprehensive reports.
- Provide educational materials and training about the SIST process and requirements to staff at State and local mental health and criminal justice agencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
