Clinical Risk Manager

DATE:

January 17, 2023

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES
(This is a competitive class position.) 

FROM:

Tara McDonald, Commissioner of Mental Health
239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, New York 12401 

JOB VACANCY:

Clinical Risk Manager / Provisional / Full-Time/ Benefited

LOCATION:

Kingston

SALARY:

$46.59 / hour (Grade 20)

FILL DATE:

February 7, 2023
(When such a vacancy is announced, employees who wish to be considered shall be allowed to file appropriate notice within ten (10) working days following the announcement of the vacancy.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is a professional position in the Ulster County Department of Mental Health (UCDMH). The Clinical Risk Manager is primarily responsible for clinical and administrative inter-agency and inter-departmental coordination of services for high risk individuals with mental illness and substance use issues within NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) programs.  Among other duties as determined by the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner, an employee in this position coordinates and oversees Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and Clinical Case Review (CCR), leads the department’s Disaster Mental Health Team and participates on Ulster County’s Suicide Prevention Coalition (SPEAK). This position is supervised by the Deputy Commissioner or Local Government Unit (LGU) Program Supervisor, and works collaboratively with all mental health and other service providers in Ulster County as indicated.  Supervision of subordinate staff may be a component of this position.  Does related work as directed.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the mental health service system including OMH, OASAS and OPWDD services; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of prevention, treatment, and wellness services and the principles of recovery and resiliency in mental health; thorough knowledge of clinical risk assessment; good knowledge of the Ulster County behavioral health services system; good knowledge of AOT regulations under section 9.60 of New York State Mental Hygiene law; good knowledge of section 9.45 of New York State Mental Hygiene law; good knowledge of OMH reporting requirements as they relate to AOT; good knowledge of community mental health, social services and probation services; good knowledge of community resources; working knowledge of computer programs as they apply to mental health services; ability to organize, direct and coordinate mental health case management services; ability to coordinate planning across departments and agencies; ability to prepare case summaries as well as outcome reports for administrative purposes; ability to provide leadership; ability to work cooperatively with other agency staff; initiative; good judgment; tact.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A.  (1)  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology.  The doctoral degree must have been granted on the basis of completion of a program of psychology registered with the New York State Department of Education or the substantial equivalent thereof, in accordance with the New York State Commissioner of Education’s regulations; AND
(2)  Current licensure as a Psychologist issued by the New York State Department of Education; AND
(3)  One (1) year of post licensure clinical experience in adult services within a community mental health, social services, residential treatment, or inpatient setting which included administrative responsibilities; OR
B.  (1)   Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work; AND
(2)  Current licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the New York State Department of Education; AND
(3)  Three (3) years of post licensure clinical experience in adult services within a community mental health, social services, residential treatment, or inpatient setting which included administrative responsibilities; OR
C.  (1) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Nursing; AND
(2) Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Department of Education; AND
(3) Three (3) years of post licensure clinical experience in adult services within a community mental health, social services, residential treatment, or inpatient setting which included administrative responsibilities; OR
D.   (1) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in human services or one of the behavioral sciences; AND
(2)  Four (4) years of clinical experience in human or social services within an adult community mental health, social services, residential treatment, or inpatient setting which included administrative responsibilities.
IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS.
Special Requirement: At time of appointment, and throughout employment in this title, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.
ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.