Job Description

Mid-Hudson’ Forensic Psychiatric Center (MHFPC), a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health (OMH) forensic facility, is recruiting a Deputy Director, Psychiatric Center 1 – Administration (DDPC 1 – Admin) to serve as the Director of Hospital Administration & Support Services.

Duties:

The Director of Hospital Administration & Support Services is an essential member of the facility’s Executive Management Team. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Hospital Administration & Support Services will oversee the day-to-day supervision and oversight of the administrative management services, including human resources; business office; physical plant and maintenance; environmental services; nutrition; and safety and security at MHFPC.

The Director of Hospital Administration & Support Services:

• Provides management oversight and direction of Human Resources, Business Office, Physical Plant/Work Control (Maintenance, Engineering), Environmental Services/ Housekeeping, Safety & Security, and Nutrition/Food Services departments.
• Establishes and implements policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to ensure the effective operation of all necessary administrative and support services.
• Monitors the effectiveness of policies and ensures Joint Commission standards for Administrative Services and the Environment of Care are met.
• Works in conjunction with OMH Central Office Administrative Support Services Group (ASSG) and facility staff to ensure capital projects are conducted safely, timely, and with minimal impact to operations.
• Participates in and Chairs various facility committees.

About MHFPC

MHFPC, located in Orange County NY, is a leader in the field of forensic psychiatry and provides a comprehensive program of evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitative services for patients admitted by court order. These admissions are primarily consequent to judicial findings of “incompetent to stand trial” or “not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect”.

About OMH

OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world-class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission accredited and recognized as among the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. OMH believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve mental wellness. This means implementing services and policies to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations.

If you would like to join MHFPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:

• Generous paid time off, including thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a NYS health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in the healthcare field, including two (2) years of specialized experience as the overall manager of one or more of the following areas functioning in the support of clinical or treatment services: budget/finance, human resource management, physical plant/maintenance, diversity (e.g., Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), information technology, or support services in a:

• General hospital,
• Community mental health center,
• Health care facility, or
• Facility or agency whose primary function is providing treatment services to people diagnosed with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or substance abuse services/addictions.

Examples of non-qualifying experience include experience as an Office Manager or Practice Manager at a doctor’s office or medical practice, as well as experience working for an organization specializing in health insurance, pharmaceuticals, or medical research.

Substitutions:

• An Associate’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of the general experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for four (4) years of the general experience.
• A Master’s degree may substitute for five (5) years of the general experience.
• A Doctoral degree may substitute for six (6) years of the general experience.

Additionally, all candidates must be eligible to participate in Federal health care programs (e.g., Medicaid). Individuals excluded from participation in these programs will not be considered.

Application Procedure:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume by May 23, 2025, to:

Attention: DDPC 1 – Administration - MHFPC

NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

Albany, NY 12229

PHONE # (518) 474-1261

deputydirectorsearch@omh.ny.gov

Email submissions preferred.

Notes

1. Background check is required. Candidates may be required to pay the associated fees. Employment is contingent upon complying with and satisfactorily meeting the background check requirements.
2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
3. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.
4. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
5. If appointed, the selected candidate must establish and maintain residency in New York State to continue employment in this position.
6. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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