NY HELP Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Resources Reimbursement Agent 1, Central Office;

Occupational Category Financial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address 620 Madison Street

Bureau of Patient Resources Hutchings PC

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13210

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive HELPS:Trainee 1: A bachelor's or higher degree ORTrainee 2: A bachelor's or higher degree and one year of professional experience OR A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degreeJourney Level: A bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience ORA Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree, AND one year of professional experience*. *Professional experience must be performing the duties of the full performance level position: conducting financial investigations, determining payment sources, and developing and submitting claims for the cost of care of individuals receiving care and/or treatment in State facilities and programs.55BC Opportunity:Must meet the Non-Competitive minimum qualifications above and Individuals certified eligible for the 55b/c program under the Governor’s Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55b/c of the Civil Service Law AND possess a Bachelor’s degree will also be considered. Please provide a copy of your eligibility letter and transcript with your response. Transfer Opportunity:Candidates must have permanent status as a Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1, SG-18, and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 or Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of this position.

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1, position in the State Operations Finance Group, Syracuse Patient Resources Office; specific duties of this incumbent include, but are not limited to, the following:• Conduct financial investigations, determine payment sources, and develop and submit claims for the cost of care of individuals receiving care and/or treatment from OMH facilities.• Analyze and evaluate the financial resources of those individuals and their financially liable relatives, and determine and develop benefit eligibility.• Assist, provide information to, and train various parties regarding the managing of individuals' finances, programs, policies, and procedures; ensure the proper administration of the personal assets of individuals.

Additional Comments This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time, agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary appointments. In May 2024, if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position, the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.The salary listed applies to candidates appointed to Resources & Reimbursement Agent 1, SG-18. The salary for candidates appointed to Resources & Remimbursement Agent Trainee 1 starts at $47,925 and, for current New York State employees, is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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Name Mary Jane McGuire

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address omhhrm@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12208

Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #157790 in the subject line of your email when applying. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.