DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES                                                                9524

                                                                                                                                                   

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in directing and coordinating the Community Mental Health Services Division. The incumbent assists in the overall administration of the division.  Responsibilities include acting on behalf of the Director at all times and administering division operated and contractual services of the mental health program.  Duties are performed within the scope of established laws, rules and regulations.  Supervision is received from the Director through conferences and written reports; and may be exercised over a large professional staff. Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

               Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating the programs of the Community Mental Health Services Division;

               Assists in reviewing and evaluating community mental health and retardation services and facilities;

               Acts for the Director at all times;

               Represents the division at meetings and conferences;

               Interviews and hires personnel;

               Participates in the supervision of professional staff;

               Assists in the preparation of the budget;

               Prepares and submits special reports.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the theory, methods and practice of modern psychia­try; thorough knowledge of modern therapy and practice in community mental health programs; good knowledge of the behavioral sciences, psychotherapy, psychopathology and other therapy disciplines; good knowledge of the federal, state and local laws which pertain to the activities of the division; ability to plan, organize and supervise services, and exercise sound administrative and professional judgment; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

               OPEN COMPETITIVE

               Either:

(a)          Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and board certification as a psychiatrist, neurologist, pediatrician or specialist in public health administration, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in programs for the mentally ill or mentally retarded, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or,

 

(b)          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Doctorate in Psychology, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience working in pro­grams for the mentally ill or mentally retarded, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative capacity; or,

 

(c)          Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience working in programs for the mentally ill or mentally retarded, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.

 

R4/5/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03