Mental Health Program Specialist 2, Central Office;
Mental Health, Office of · Albany · New York
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 12, 2026
- Salary
- $90,582 to $114,585 Annually
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Summary
The Office of Mental Health seeks a Mental Health Program Specialist 2 to support the Safe Option Support (SOS) program, which connects homeless individuals to permanent housing, healthcare, and behavioral health services. Based in Albany, the role involves coordinating care, monitoring program performance, facilitating learning collaboratives, and liaising with regional offices and community partners. The position supports OMH's mission to reduce street homelessness and improve access to integrated services.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (social work, psychology, public health, counseling, etc.) plus three years of professional clinical or administrative experience in a mental health program
- Master's degree in related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience
- Lived mental health experience from personal recovery journey preferred
- Experience as professional advocate or service provider in mental health field preferred
- Strong clinical and administrative skills with excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
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