Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

Position:                               Peer Support Specialist for the Emergency Department

Compensation:                  $56,000 per year; Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                           Immediately

Position Description:

In collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, the successful candidate will be placed at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located at Stony Brook University Hospital. The Peer Support Specialists is a valuable member of the CPEP and MHAW teams, who provide empathic care to CPEP patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the CPEP treatment team to facilitate implementation of the discharge plan
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening
• Offers peer support services to participants prior to discharge and after their return to their communities
• Follows up with patients in the community to offer support and assist with services
• Collaborates with patient and community case manager
• Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers
• Develops a relationship of trust with each participant, functioning as a role model, peer support, mentor, advocate, and ally
• Communicates hope and encouragement to assist participants in developing readiness to discharge from the hospital and return to their community
• Offers assistance with independent living skills, coping skills and community adjustment, helping the individual make a positive connection to outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to the community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Conduct informational and educational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, and peer values
• Collaboration with mobile crisis

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Hold current/active New York Peer Certification (New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P); or  New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• A valid NYS Driver’s License
• Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
• Strong computer skill
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HIPAA, and timely and comprehensive documentation
• Understanding use of professional supervision
• Ability to share lived experience while still maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles
• Experience with provision of peer services for children and adolescents (preferred)

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Be prepared to engage with clients in the community and travel to homes, agencies, community centers, and anywhere patient support is needed.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

Position:                               Peer Support Specialist for the Emergency Department

Compensation:                  $56,000 per year; Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                           Immediately

Position Description:

In collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, the successful candidate will be placed at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located at Stony Brook University Hospital. The Peer Support Specialists is a valuable member of the CPEP and MHAW teams, who provide empathic care to CPEP patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the CPEP treatment team to facilitate implementation of the discharge plan
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening
• Offers peer support services to participants prior to discharge and after their return to their communities
• Follows up with patients in the community to offer support and assist with services
• Collaborates with patient and community case manager
• Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers
• Develops a relationship of trust with each participant, functioning as a role model, peer support, mentor, advocate, and ally
• Communicates hope and encouragement to assist participants in developing readiness to discharge from the hospital and return to their community
• Offers assistance with independent living skills, coping skills and community adjustment, helping the individual make a positive connection to outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to the community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Conduct informational and educational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, and peer values
• Collaboration with mobile crisis

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Hold current/active New York Peer Certification (New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P); or  New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• A valid NYS Driver’s License
• Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
• Strong computer skill
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HIPAA, and timely and comprehensive documentation
• Understanding use of professional supervision
• Ability to share lived experience while still maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles
• Experience with provision of peer services for children and adolescents (preferred)

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Be prepared to engage with clients in the community and travel to homes, agencies, community centers, and anywhere patient support is needed.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Family Support & Training Practitioner

Compensation:                    $23.07 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                               Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                    17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

The Family Support and Training Practitioner is a mobile, in the community practitioner – who provides needed INSET Services to family members. INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment.

Family Support and Training (FST) offers instruction, emotional support, and skill building necessary to facilitate engagement and active participation of the family in the individual’s recovery process. The FST practitioner partners with natural supports (natural supports may include parents, siblings, children, friends, significant others, spouses, or other collateral contacts) through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma- informed approach. The FST practitioner will work as a team member helping to engage families and individuals who can benefit from INSET supports.

General Responsibilities:

• Co-creation of Individualized Service Plan based upon the goals and objectives identified through assessment
• Partner with families through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma-informed approach
• Support the INSET team as needed with community education, fielding INSET referrals, initial engagement, and support for individual enrollees
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Family Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Motivational Interviewing, and Active
• Engage in outreach to individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs; and their families to provide information and support
• Provision of individual family and group support and education
• Engage with natural supports of INSET participants, providing them with peer support and education, explaining the INSET approach, education, skill development and support aimed at increasing natural support’s capacity to support an individual’s recovery\
• Education and dissemination of information regarding; Recovery, Diagnosis, Treatment options, Trauma, Self-Care and Navigating mental health resources
• Skill Building and Support: Collaboration with the individual and their family to develop positive interventions to support and sustain healthy, stable relationships within the family
• Assistance in linking individuals and natural supports to community resources, support with community integration and connectedness
• Providing or connecting family to appropriate resources and supports
• Documentation of engagement efforts and ongoing support offered to family members
• Facilitate support groups and/or trainings for family members

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Lived experience as a family member of someone having significant mental health
• Two years of experience in working with families/natural supports of individual who have a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health and/or substance use)
• Certified Family Peer Advocate Preferred
• Strong engagement skills
• Experience facilitating trainings/groups
• Must be comfortable working with individuals and families in their home and within the community, and providing telehealth services via laptop and smart phone; including in a group setting
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Strong writing and computer skills, as an electronic record is Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and social media.
• Clean NY State Driver’s License as some driving with clients will be necessary
• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend given for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

Position:                               Peer Support Specialist for the Emergency Department

Compensation:                  $56,000 per year; Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                           Immediately

Position Description:

In collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, the successful candidate will be placed at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located at Stony Brook University Hospital. The Peer Support Specialists is a valuable member of the CPEP and MHAW teams, who provide empathic care to CPEP patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the CPEP treatment team to facilitate implementation of the discharge plan
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening
• Offers peer support services to participants prior to discharge and after their return to their communities
• Follows up with patients in the community to offer support and assist with services
• Collaborates with patient and community case manager
• Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers
• Develops a relationship of trust with each participant, functioning as a role model, peer support, mentor, advocate, and ally
• Communicates hope and encouragement to assist participants in developing readiness to discharge from the hospital and return to their community
• Offers assistance with independent living skills, coping skills and community adjustment, helping the individual make a positive connection to outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to the community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Conduct informational and educational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, and peer values
• Collaboration with mobile crisis

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Hold current/active New York Peer Certification (New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P); or  New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• A valid NYS Driver’s License
• Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
• Strong computer skill
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HIPAA, and timely and comprehensive documentation
• Understanding use of professional supervision
• Ability to share lived experience while still maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles
• Experience with provision of peer services for children and adolescents (preferred)

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Be prepared to engage with clients in the community and travel to homes, agencies, community centers, and anywhere patient support is needed.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Family Support & Training Practitioner

Compensation:                    $23.07 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                               Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                    17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

The Family Support and Training Practitioner is a mobile, in the community practitioner – who provides needed INSET Services to family members. INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment.

Family Support and Training (FST) offers instruction, emotional support, and skill building necessary to facilitate engagement and active participation of the family in the individual’s recovery process. The FST practitioner partners with natural supports (natural supports may include parents, siblings, children, friends, significant others, spouses, or other collateral contacts) through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma- informed approach. The FST practitioner will work as a team member helping to engage families and individuals who can benefit from INSET supports.

General Responsibilities:

• Co-creation of Individualized Service Plan based upon the goals and objectives identified through assessment
• Partner with families through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma-informed approach
• Support the INSET team as needed with community education, fielding INSET referrals, initial engagement, and support for individual enrollees
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Family Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Motivational Interviewing, and Active
• Engage in outreach to individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs; and their families to provide information and support
• Provision of individual family and group support and education
• Engage with natural supports of INSET participants, providing them with peer support and education, explaining the INSET approach, education, skill development and support aimed at increasing natural support’s capacity to support an individual’s recovery\
• Education and dissemination of information regarding; Recovery, Diagnosis, Treatment options, Trauma, Self-Care and Navigating mental health resources
• Skill Building and Support: Collaboration with the individual and their family to develop positive interventions to support and sustain healthy, stable relationships within the family
• Assistance in linking individuals and natural supports to community resources, support with community integration and connectedness
• Providing or connecting family to appropriate resources and supports
• Documentation of engagement efforts and ongoing support offered to family members
• Facilitate support groups and/or trainings for family members

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Lived experience as a family member of someone having significant mental health
• Two years of experience in working with families/natural supports of individual who have a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health and/or substance use)
• Certified Family Peer Advocate Preferred
• Strong engagement skills
• Experience facilitating trainings/groups
• Must be comfortable working with individuals and families in their home and within the community, and providing telehealth services via laptop and smart phone; including in a group setting
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Strong writing and computer skills, as an electronic record is Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and social media.
• Clean NY State Driver’s License as some driving with clients will be necessary
• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend given for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position: PROS Clinical Practitioner

Salary: $55,000 annually, plus benefits.

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; one evening per week (specific per site), as needed.

Location: Initially this will be a Shared Full-time position, Ronkonkoma, NY.

Position Description:

MHAW is seeking a NYS licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA) to join a team of Behavioral Health, Medical, and Peer providers at the Pollack and Synergy Centers, to assist the individuals we serve in pursuing Recovery and Wellness goals, through the provision of highly integrated psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, and support services. The PROS Clinical Practitioner will report to the PROS Program Director for supervision and assignment of clinical interventions and service provision.

In addition to the provision of PROS and Clinical services, the PROS Clinical Practitioner will serve as an anchor for clinical services within the program. They will be a resource for the PROS team in developing and implementing responsive and evidence based interventions for Clinical Services members aligned to the Clinical Services goals for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage an assigned Caseload for optimizing PROS service delivery, and required program documentation.
• Assist Clinic participants with establishing meaningful rehabilitation and recovery-oriented goals.
• Conduct program Intake Screenings and Clinic Screening Assessments.
• Provide individual and small group services, to identify at risk/high need participants.
• Review and sign off for PROS Clinical Services on participant’s Individualized Recovery Plans.
• Provide Clinical Counseling and Therapy (CC&T), a goal-oriented and solution-focused intervention, including individual, group, and family counseling or therapy, as indicated on IRP.
• Daily direct-service productivity expectations will be established and required, based on the PROS program and Clinic component census.
• Attend and participate in identified programmatic and agency meetings.
• Collaborates and coordinates PROS service provision with the agency Clinical Administrator.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Master’s degree from a qualified, clinical Graduate program in a Behavioral Health/Human Service field; with an active NYS licensure in the following LPHA disciplines: LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, LPA; and at least 2 years post-Master’s and licensed experience.
• Excellent inter-personal communication, including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and substance abuse disabilities and trauma; Strong communication skills with health professionals is also required.
• Experience with providing clinical counseling/therapy to participants with Co-Occurring (MH/SU) challenges
• Service planning and record-keeping in a psychiatric rehabilitation, person centered practice and recovery-directed framework; sound knowledge of the Behavioral Health services system (OMH, OASAS).
• Excellent documentation skills and demonstrated proficiency in use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent organizational, time management and computer/technology skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology: desktop applications, smart phone apps, MS Office 365, Zoom, etc.
• Understanding and Commitment to Corporate Compliance; as identified in organizational and programmatic protocols, regulatory statutes (local, state, federal) and educational requirements.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus; stipend available for verified language capability.
• Commitment to racial/ethnic equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to provide cultural and linguistically appropriate services.
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid New York Driver’s License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

Position:                               Peer Support Specialist for the Emergency Department

Compensation:                  $56,000 per year; Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                           Immediately

Position Description:

In collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, the successful candidate will be placed at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located at Stony Brook University Hospital. The Peer Support Specialists is a valuable member of the CPEP and MHAW teams, who provide empathic care to CPEP patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the CPEP treatment team to facilitate implementation of the discharge plan
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening
• Offers peer support services to participants prior to discharge and after their return to their communities
• Follows up with patients in the community to offer support and assist with services
• Collaborates with patient and community case manager
• Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers
• Develops a relationship of trust with each participant, functioning as a role model, peer support, mentor, advocate, and ally
• Communicates hope and encouragement to assist participants in developing readiness to discharge from the hospital and return to their community
• Offers assistance with independent living skills, coping skills and community adjustment, helping the individual make a positive connection to outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to the community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Conduct informational and educational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, and peer values
• Collaboration with mobile crisis

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Hold current/active New York Peer Certification (New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P); or  New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• A valid NYS Driver’s License
• Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
• Strong computer skill
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HIPAA, and timely and comprehensive documentation
• Understanding use of professional supervision
• Ability to share lived experience while still maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles
• Experience with provision of peer services for children and adolescents (preferred)

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Be prepared to engage with clients in the community and travel to homes, agencies, community centers, and anywhere patient support is needed.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Family Support & Training Practitioner

Compensation:                    $23.07 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                               Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                    17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

The Family Support and Training Practitioner is a mobile, in the community practitioner – who provides needed INSET Services to family members. INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment.

Family Support and Training (FST) offers instruction, emotional support, and skill building necessary to facilitate engagement and active participation of the family in the individual’s recovery process. The FST practitioner partners with natural supports (natural supports may include parents, siblings, children, friends, significant others, spouses, or other collateral contacts) through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma- informed approach. The FST practitioner will work as a team member helping to engage families and individuals who can benefit from INSET supports.

General Responsibilities:

• Co-creation of Individualized Service Plan based upon the goals and objectives identified through assessment
• Partner with families through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma-informed approach
• Support the INSET team as needed with community education, fielding INSET referrals, initial engagement, and support for individual enrollees
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Family Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Motivational Interviewing, and Active
• Engage in outreach to individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs; and their families to provide information and support
• Provision of individual family and group support and education
• Engage with natural supports of INSET participants, providing them with peer support and education, explaining the INSET approach, education, skill development and support aimed at increasing natural support’s capacity to support an individual’s recovery\
• Education and dissemination of information regarding; Recovery, Diagnosis, Treatment options, Trauma, Self-Care and Navigating mental health resources
• Skill Building and Support: Collaboration with the individual and their family to develop positive interventions to support and sustain healthy, stable relationships within the family
• Assistance in linking individuals and natural supports to community resources, support with community integration and connectedness
• Providing or connecting family to appropriate resources and supports
• Documentation of engagement efforts and ongoing support offered to family members
• Facilitate support groups and/or trainings for family members

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Lived experience as a family member of someone having significant mental health
• Two years of experience in working with families/natural supports of individual who have a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health and/or substance use)
• Certified Family Peer Advocate Preferred
• Strong engagement skills
• Experience facilitating trainings/groups
• Must be comfortable working with individuals and families in their home and within the community, and providing telehealth services via laptop and smart phone; including in a group setting
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Strong writing and computer skills, as an electronic record is Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and social media.
• Clean NY State Driver’s License as some driving with clients will be necessary
• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend given for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position: PROS Clinical Practitioner

Salary: $55,000 annually, plus benefits.

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; one evening per week (specific per site), as needed.

Location: Initially this will be a Shared Full-time position, Ronkonkoma, NY.

Position Description:

MHAW is seeking a NYS licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA) to join a team of Behavioral Health, Medical, and Peer providers at the Pollack and Synergy Centers, to assist the individuals we serve in pursuing Recovery and Wellness goals, through the provision of highly integrated psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, and support services. The PROS Clinical Practitioner will report to the PROS Program Director for supervision and assignment of clinical interventions and service provision.

In addition to the provision of PROS and Clinical services, the PROS Clinical Practitioner will serve as an anchor for clinical services within the program. They will be a resource for the PROS team in developing and implementing responsive and evidence based interventions for Clinical Services members aligned to the Clinical Services goals for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage an assigned Caseload for optimizing PROS service delivery, and required program documentation.
• Assist Clinic participants with establishing meaningful rehabilitation and recovery-oriented goals.
• Conduct program Intake Screenings and Clinic Screening Assessments.
• Provide individual and small group services, to identify at risk/high need participants.
• Review and sign off for PROS Clinical Services on participant’s Individualized Recovery Plans.
• Provide Clinical Counseling and Therapy (CC&T), a goal-oriented and solution-focused intervention, including individual, group, and family counseling or therapy, as indicated on IRP.
• Daily direct-service productivity expectations will be established and required, based on the PROS program and Clinic component census.
• Attend and participate in identified programmatic and agency meetings.
• Collaborates and coordinates PROS service provision with the agency Clinical Administrator.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Master’s degree from a qualified, clinical Graduate program in a Behavioral Health/Human Service field; with an active NYS licensure in the following LPHA disciplines: LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, LPA; and at least 2 years post-Master’s and licensed experience.
• Excellent inter-personal communication, including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and substance abuse disabilities and trauma; Strong communication skills with health professionals is also required.
• Experience with providing clinical counseling/therapy to participants with Co-Occurring (MH/SU) challenges
• Service planning and record-keeping in a psychiatric rehabilitation, person centered practice and recovery-directed framework; sound knowledge of the Behavioral Health services system (OMH, OASAS).
• Excellent documentation skills and demonstrated proficiency in use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent organizational, time management and computer/technology skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology: desktop applications, smart phone apps, MS Office 365, Zoom, etc.
• Understanding and Commitment to Corporate Compliance; as identified in organizational and programmatic protocols, regulatory statutes (local, state, federal) and educational requirements.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus; stipend available for verified language capability.
• Commitment to racial/ethnic equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to provide cultural and linguistically appropriate services.
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid New York Driver’s License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.  

Position: Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner

Compensation: $40,000-$45,000 (based on level of credentials)

Location: Riverhead, NY

Hours: 37.5 hrs./week; daytimes, occasional evenings

Start Date: Immediately

Position Description:

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelors degree in a human service/health discipline and two years experience is required. Candidates with Masters degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

Position:                               Peer Support Specialist for the Emergency Department

Compensation:                  $56,000 per year; Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                           Immediately

Position Description:

In collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, the successful candidate will be placed at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located at Stony Brook University Hospital. The Peer Support Specialists is a valuable member of the CPEP and MHAW teams, who provide empathic care to CPEP patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the CPEP treatment team to facilitate implementation of the discharge plan
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening
• Offers peer support services to participants prior to discharge and after their return to their communities
• Follows up with patients in the community to offer support and assist with services
• Collaborates with patient and community case manager
• Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers
• Develops a relationship of trust with each participant, functioning as a role model, peer support, mentor, advocate, and ally
• Communicates hope and encouragement to assist participants in developing readiness to discharge from the hospital and return to their community
• Offers assistance with independent living skills, coping skills and community adjustment, helping the individual make a positive connection to outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to the community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Conduct informational and educational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, and peer values
• Collaboration with mobile crisis

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Hold current/active New York Peer Certification (New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P); or  New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• A valid NYS Driver’s License
• Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
• Strong computer skill
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HIPAA, and timely and comprehensive documentation
• Understanding use of professional supervision
• Ability to share lived experience while still maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles
• Experience with provision of peer services for children and adolescents (preferred)

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Be prepared to engage with clients in the community and travel to homes, agencies, community centers, and anywhere patient support is needed.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Family Support & Training Practitioner

Compensation:                    $23.07 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                               Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                    17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

The Family Support and Training Practitioner is a mobile, in the community practitioner – who provides needed INSET Services to family members. INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment.

Family Support and Training (FST) offers instruction, emotional support, and skill building necessary to facilitate engagement and active participation of the family in the individual’s recovery process. The FST practitioner partners with natural supports (natural supports may include parents, siblings, children, friends, significant others, spouses, or other collateral contacts) through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma- informed approach. The FST practitioner will work as a team member helping to engage families and individuals who can benefit from INSET supports.

General Responsibilities:

• Co-creation of Individualized Service Plan based upon the goals and objectives identified through assessment
• Partner with families through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma-informed approach
• Support the INSET team as needed with community education, fielding INSET referrals, initial engagement, and support for individual enrollees
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Family Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Motivational Interviewing, and Active
• Engage in outreach to individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs; and their families to provide information and support
• Provision of individual family and group support and education
• Engage with natural supports of INSET participants, providing them with peer support and education, explaining the INSET approach, education, skill development and support aimed at increasing natural support’s capacity to support an individual’s recovery\
• Education and dissemination of information regarding; Recovery, Diagnosis, Treatment options, Trauma, Self-Care and Navigating mental health resources
• Skill Building and Support: Collaboration with the individual and their family to develop positive interventions to support and sustain healthy, stable relationships within the family
• Assistance in linking individuals and natural supports to community resources, support with community integration and connectedness
• Providing or connecting family to appropriate resources and supports
• Documentation of engagement efforts and ongoing support offered to family members
• Facilitate support groups and/or trainings for family members

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Lived experience as a family member of someone having significant mental health
• Two years of experience in working with families/natural supports of individual who have a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health and/or substance use)
• Certified Family Peer Advocate Preferred
• Strong engagement skills
• Experience facilitating trainings/groups
• Must be comfortable working with individuals and families in their home and within the community, and providing telehealth services via laptop and smart phone; including in a group setting
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Strong writing and computer skills, as an electronic record is Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and social media.
• Clean NY State Driver’s License as some driving with clients will be necessary
• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend given for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position: PROS Clinical Practitioner

Salary: $55,000 annually, plus benefits.

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; one evening per week (specific per site), as needed.

Location: Initially this will be a Shared Full-time position, Ronkonkoma, NY.

Position Description:

MHAW is seeking a NYS licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA) to join a team of Behavioral Health, Medical, and Peer providers at the Pollack and Synergy Centers, to assist the individuals we serve in pursuing Recovery and Wellness goals, through the provision of highly integrated psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, and support services. The PROS Clinical Practitioner will report to the PROS Program Director for supervision and assignment of clinical interventions and service provision.

In addition to the provision of PROS and Clinical services, the PROS Clinical Practitioner will serve as an anchor for clinical services within the program. They will be a resource for the PROS team in developing and implementing responsive and evidence based interventions for Clinical Services members aligned to the Clinical Services goals for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage an assigned Caseload for optimizing PROS service delivery, and required program documentation.
• Assist Clinic participants with establishing meaningful rehabilitation and recovery-oriented goals.
• Conduct program Intake Screenings and Clinic Screening Assessments.
• Provide individual and small group services, to identify at risk/high need participants.
• Review and sign off for PROS Clinical Services on participant’s Individualized Recovery Plans.
• Provide Clinical Counseling and Therapy (CC&T), a goal-oriented and solution-focused intervention, including individual, group, and family counseling or therapy, as indicated on IRP.
• Daily direct-service productivity expectations will be established and required, based on the PROS program and Clinic component census.
• Attend and participate in identified programmatic and agency meetings.
• Collaborates and coordinates PROS service provision with the agency Clinical Administrator.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Master’s degree from a qualified, clinical Graduate program in a Behavioral Health/Human Service field; with an active NYS licensure in the following LPHA disciplines: LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, LPA; and at least 2 years post-Master’s and licensed experience.
• Excellent inter-personal communication, including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and substance abuse disabilities and trauma; Strong communication skills with health professionals is also required.
• Experience with providing clinical counseling/therapy to participants with Co-Occurring (MH/SU) challenges
• Service planning and record-keeping in a psychiatric rehabilitation, person centered practice and recovery-directed framework; sound knowledge of the Behavioral Health services system (OMH, OASAS).
• Excellent documentation skills and demonstrated proficiency in use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent organizational, time management and computer/technology skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology: desktop applications, smart phone apps, MS Office 365, Zoom, etc.
• Understanding and Commitment to Corporate Compliance; as identified in organizational and programmatic protocols, regulatory statutes (local, state, federal) and educational requirements.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus; stipend available for verified language capability.
• Commitment to racial/ethnic equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to provide cultural and linguistically appropriate services.
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid New York Driver’s License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.  

Position: Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner

Compensation: $40,000-$45,000 (based on level of credentials)

Location: Riverhead, NY

Hours: 37.5 hrs./week; daytimes, occasional evenings

Start Date: Immediately

Position Description:

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelors degree in a human service/health discipline and two years experience is required. Candidates with Masters degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Peer Support Specialist for OMH Supportive Housing

Salary:                                    $23.07 per hour, non-exempt

Hours:                                    Part-Time 18.75 hours/week, non-exempt

Location:                               Riverhead, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Position Description:

Peer Support Specialists establish helping relationships with people with psychiatric disabilities who we serve through our OMH Supportive Housing Program in order to assist them to connect to and utilize formal and natural resources that are critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles.

Peer Specialists have a variety of duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with expectations of all direct service staff members to support and further the mission of Association for Mental Health & Wellness.  The responsibilities of the OMH Supportive Housing Peer Support Specialist are primarily direct services as well as working as part of the OMH Supportive Housing providing services to residents of OMH Supportive Housing.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently in order to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist to obtain any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as, helping to ensure that any follow up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system.  Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery-directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning , organizing and attention to detail

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Compensation:                   $82.05 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                   17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

Position Description:  The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) will work as part of the INSET team promoting hope and recovery for a vulnerable population.  INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment

The PNP will ensuring clinical soundness of individual recovery plans and goals through evaluation of need, continued monitoring of care and planning for other levels of care and support.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical perspective and consultation to INSET team; including clinical responsibility for monitoring recipient treatment and staff delivery of clinical services
• Provide guidance and oversight to staff for the direct psychiatric/medical care and service coordination for clients concerning the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services for clients and staff.

• Provide health monitoring and short-term interim medication treatment where needed

• Direct clinical care, which may include psychoeducation for INSET enrollees, evaluations to support applications (i.e. SPA housing) requiring clinical assessment, and direct treatment on a temporary basis

Gather and review of data concerning the recipient’s medical history and any current signs and symptoms, and the assessment of the data to determine their physical health status and need for referral for noted symptom presentation.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Certification as a nurse practitioner by the New York State Education Department
• A currently valid and unlimited license and registration to practice clinical nursing in the State of New York.
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team that included the peer perspective
• An appropriate level of medical malpractice liability insurance
• Board certification in the specialty of psychiatric nurse practitioner
• A currently valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certification
• Must be or be eligible to become a qualified provider in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
• A Collaborative Practice Agreement with our Medical Director
• Preferred: Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:           Chief Financial Officer

Salary:                $150,000 to $170,000 per year- Exempt

Hours:               Monday- Friday; 8:30am- 4:30pm

Locations:         Ronkonkoma, NY

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Nonprofit CFO (Chief Financial Officer) to manage the financial operations of the agency, ensuring the agency’s financial health and sustainability. This role will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance requirements. The Nonprofit CFO will work closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and the Board of Directors to develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the agency’s mission and goals
• Manage and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other financial systems
• Prepare and present financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, providing analysis and recommendations as needed
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, audits, and other reporting requirements
• Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets; including establishing controls over financial reporting, fraud prevention, and disclosure
• Ensures that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and monitors the use of all funds
• Manage relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and other financial service providers

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee the annual budgeting process, working closely with program leadership to develop realistic and achievable budgets
• Prepares operating budgets for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) and participates in grant proposal writing and reports as requested
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide regular updates and analysis to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Develop and maintain financial forecasting models that support long-term financial planning and decision-making

Strategic Planning and Leadership

• Work closely with the CEO and Executive leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals that support the organization’s mission and vision
• Lead the Finance Committee, collaborating with other committee members to provide strategic financial guidance and support to the organization
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team (Accounting, Billing, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) , fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Collaborate with other program leadership to develop and implement strategies that support the organization’s mission and goals

Board Relations and Reporting

• Report on the financial performance of the agency to the Board of Directors, including regular updates on budget performance, forecasts, and financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board of Directors to develop and implement financial policies and procedures that align with the agency’s values and strategic goals
• Represent the agency at internal and external events and meetings, providing financial guidance and support as needed

Tax Filing and Compliance

• Oversee all tax filings and compliance requirements, ensuring that the agency is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of federal, state and managed care reimbursement payment methodologies, including: contractual accounting, payment calculations, billing requirements and compliance issues
• Manage relationships with external auditors and other financial service providers to ensure compliance with all reporting and regulatory requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or its equivalent required, CPA preferred. Minimum ten years’ related and progressive experience required
• Behavioral health/healthcare experience preferred
• Knowledge of Health Insurance, including Medicaid, Medicare and MCO’s required; Behavioral Health billing a plus
• Experience working with finance and accounting software packages- including QuickBooks; knowledge of Fund EZ nonprofit accounting software preferred

• Proven track record of successful financial management, including experience developing and implementing financial strategies, managing budgets, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance

• Must have knowledge with specific funding sources: OMH, OTDA, HUD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Exceptional organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills required
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, and work with resourcefulness and efficiency in a fast-paced and changing environment
• A commitment to supporting psychiatric recovery and emotional healing and wellness

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Association for Mental Health and Wellness is recognized leader in state-of-the-art rehabilitation and support services to assist people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness and/or trauma to lead vocationally-productive and socially satisfying roles and lifestyles. Clinic services are offered as a strategy in support of meeting client’s recovery goals.

At this time, Association for Mental Health and Wellness is seeking a Psychiatrist or Medical Doctor for our New York State-licensed Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services (PROS), Community Oriented Recovery and Empowerment (CORE) and Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams (INSET) programs:

Position:                                Psychiatrist or a Medical Doctor (an M.D. or D.O.)

with extensive expertise in behavioral health, including substance use disorders

Compensation:                   $250/per hour

Location:                               Hybrid Remote Work/Quarterly on-site hours at Riverhead/Ronkonkoma

Hours:                                  Approximately 4-6 hours month

Position Description:

Provide clinical consultation and collaboration to MHAW’s multidisciplinary clinical staff, as needed and regular bi-weekly consultation to the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner staff.

General Responsibilities:

• Clinical consultation will focus on discussion of resolution of complex cases, review and development of protocols, medication management, psychiatric and medical assessments, symptom monitoring and education, and crisis intervention/assessment skills
• Active participation in MHAW’s internal incident Review Committee process to support the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of clinical risk protocols, risk management, quality improvement, and incident prevention
• Provide coverage for planned and emergency absences of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with people whose lives have been affected by psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring disorders.
• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Have a current DEA number, an active Medicare provider ID number, a Medicaid ID number and a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.
• Strong computer skills/aptitude, as the agency uses an electronic medical record system for all charting and documentation purposes.
• Candidate must upon appointment have appropriate liability, worker’s compensation NYS Disability Insurance

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                              School Based Learning Collaborative Coordinator

Compensation:                 $80,000 per year- Exempt

Location:                             Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week- Full Time; 18-month appointment

Start Date:                          Immediately

Position Description:

The goal of the School Based Learning Collaborative is to improve youth resiliency, by assessing and leveraging school settings to engage youth and families in innovative community-led solutions to promote resiliency and emotional health.

General Responsibilities:

• Engage school districts to become part of the learning collaborative
• Oversee the coordinate and facilitation of meeting with key school personnel, including superintendents, principles, counseling department, the Nassau-Suffolk School Board Associations; as well as actively participate in monthly meetings
• Research evidence-based approaches to school based social emotional learning and trauma informed approached
• Develop and implement strategies to identify the current mental health needs of students and resources to meet needs across Long Island school districts
• Develop a survey tool for school districts that identifies the needs districts have relative to mental health services, and the current relationships districts have to address mental health needs
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, elevate and disseminate best practices in addressing the emotional needs of school aged children
• Develop a learning collaborative that can research, collect meaningful solutions and interventions across the region
• Research, collect and disseminate meaningful solutions and interventions across the region, while providing mentorship and opportunities for regional planning and solutions
• Develop and disseminate tool kits to 125 school districts that are relevant to the regional needs of youth and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Master of Science in program evaluation and data analytics or similar field; or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Effective skills to build and maintain collaborative relationships and communication with schools, outside agencies, parents, students and the public
• 3+ years evaluating programs and services within established guidelines and standards
• Experience developing and conducting survey questions based on theoretical models ( program logic model, theory of change, or results framework), that reflect the needs and interests of various stakeholders
• Familiarity with mental health resources and Long Island school districts
• Strong history of skills to research evidence-based models and compare outcomes across models
• Experience creating data collection tools and managing the collection and cleaning of program data
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in use of data analytics software (as well as Microsoft Office (Excel pivot tables)
• Knowledge of the NYS education requirements and standards pertaining to social emotional learning
• Knowledge and experience with NYS Department of Education policies and practices.
• Skills and ability to analyze data, evaluate districts/school’s needs; and plan, organize and implement goals
• Experience collecting and packing research findings to share with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong ability to effectively present data in verbal, written, and visual formats to diverse stakeholders
• Experience working with non-profits or local school districts
• A passion for promoting the emotional health of school aged youth
• A Valid NYS Driver’s License

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

Position:                               Peer Support Specialist for the Emergency Department

Compensation:                  $56,000 per year; Non-Exempt

Location:                              Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                  37.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                           Immediately

Position Description:

In collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine, the successful candidate will be placed at the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP) located at Stony Brook University Hospital. The Peer Support Specialists is a valuable member of the CPEP and MHAW teams, who provide empathic care to CPEP patients, their families and visitors, with the highest degree of integrity and respect.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the CPEP treatment team to facilitate implementation of the discharge plan
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Peer Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Recovery Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, and Active Listening
• Offers peer support services to participants prior to discharge and after their return to their communities
• Follows up with patients in the community to offer support and assist with services
• Collaborates with patient and community case manager
• Provides a variety of peer support, advocacy, and other recovery services to clients and caregivers
• Develops a relationship of trust with each participant, functioning as a role model, peer support, mentor, advocate, and ally
• Communicates hope and encouragement to assist participants in developing readiness to discharge from the hospital and return to their community
• Offers assistance with independent living skills, coping skills and community adjustment, helping the individual make a positive connection to outpatient behavioral health services and other community resources.
• Connect to and support individuals in various stages of navigation from CPEP to the community, based on identified needs and requests for support
• Provide validation and support through person centered approaches and engagement
• Assist in the development of comfort around self-advocacy
• Demonstrate personal self-help and wellness skills
• Share known resources and knowledge on system navigation
• Assist in the exploration of personal goals that lead to life satisfaction
• Engage in shared decision making with individuals to support voice and choice in all treatment decisions
• Conduct informational and educational groups for CPEP staff about the benefits of working with Peers
• Work collaboratively with the team to educate all involved on recovery, self-determination, shared decision making, and peer values
• Collaboration with mobile crisis

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Hold current/active New York Peer Certification (New York Certified Peer Specialist, Provisional (NYCPS-P); or  New York Certified Peer Specialist (NYCPS)
• A valid NYS Driver’s License
• Demonstrate ability to navigate community resources
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position, always maintaining transparency with any limits that are identified
• Strong computer skill
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of HIPAA, and timely and comprehensive documentation
• Understanding use of professional supervision
• Ability to share lived experience while still maintaining professional boundaries
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles
• Experience with provision of peer services for children and adolescents (preferred)

TRAVEL:

• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Be prepared to engage with clients in the community and travel to homes, agencies, community centers, and anywhere patient support is needed.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Family Support & Training Practitioner

Compensation:                    $23.07 per hour- Non-Exempt

Location:                               Ronkonkoma, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Hours:                                    17.5 hrs/week

Start Date:                            Immediately

Position Description:

The Family Support and Training Practitioner is a mobile, in the community practitioner – who provides needed INSET Services to family members. INSET is a collaboration between HALI and MHAW. INSET is peer-driven team approach providing intensive peer support in the community for a small group of people with unmet needs, particularly those on (or at risk of) Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT), or court-mandated psychiatric treatment.

Family Support and Training (FST) offers instruction, emotional support, and skill building necessary to facilitate engagement and active participation of the family in the individual’s recovery process. The FST practitioner partners with natural supports (natural supports may include parents, siblings, children, friends, significant others, spouses, or other collateral contacts) through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma- informed approach. The FST practitioner will work as a team member helping to engage families and individuals who can benefit from INSET supports.

General Responsibilities:

• Co-creation of Individualized Service Plan based upon the goals and objectives identified through assessment
• Partner with families through a person-centered or person-directed, recovery oriented, trauma-informed approach
• Support the INSET team as needed with community education, fielding INSET referrals, initial engagement, and support for individual enrollees
• Utilize frameworks such as Trauma Informed Family Support, Wellness Recovery Action Plan, Eight Dimensions of Wellness, Motivational Interviewing, and Active
• Engage in outreach to individuals with mental health and substance abuse needs; and their families to provide information and support
• Provision of individual family and group support and education
• Engage with natural supports of INSET participants, providing them with peer support and education, explaining the INSET approach, education, skill development and support aimed at increasing natural support’s capacity to support an individual’s recovery\
• Education and dissemination of information regarding; Recovery, Diagnosis, Treatment options, Trauma, Self-Care and Navigating mental health resources
• Skill Building and Support: Collaboration with the individual and their family to develop positive interventions to support and sustain healthy, stable relationships within the family
• Assistance in linking individuals and natural supports to community resources, support with community integration and connectedness
• Providing or connecting family to appropriate resources and supports
• Documentation of engagement efforts and ongoing support offered to family members
• Facilitate support groups and/or trainings for family members

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree
• Lived experience as a family member of someone having significant mental health
• Two years of experience in working with families/natural supports of individual who have a behavioral health diagnosis (mental health and/or substance use)
• Certified Family Peer Advocate Preferred
• Strong engagement skills
• Experience facilitating trainings/groups
• Must be comfortable working with individuals and families in their home and within the community, and providing telehealth services via laptop and smart phone; including in a group setting
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system including, but not limited to; mental health services and public entitlements
• Strong writing and computer skills, as an electronic record is Basic knowledge in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and social media.
• Clean NY State Driver’s License as some driving with clients will be necessary
• Be prepared to use your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement
• Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus; stipend given for assessed and verified bi-lingual proficiency

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience. We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position: PROS Clinical Practitioner

Salary: $55,000 annually, plus benefits.

Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm; one evening per week (specific per site), as needed.

Location: Initially this will be a Shared Full-time position, Ronkonkoma, NY.

Position Description:

MHAW is seeking a NYS licensed practitioner of the healing arts (LPHA) to join a team of Behavioral Health, Medical, and Peer providers at the Pollack and Synergy Centers, to assist the individuals we serve in pursuing Recovery and Wellness goals, through the provision of highly integrated psychiatric rehabilitation, treatment, and support services. The PROS Clinical Practitioner will report to the PROS Program Director for supervision and assignment of clinical interventions and service provision.

In addition to the provision of PROS and Clinical services, the PROS Clinical Practitioner will serve as an anchor for clinical services within the program. They will be a resource for the PROS team in developing and implementing responsive and evidence based interventions for Clinical Services members aligned to the Clinical Services goals for the organization.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Manage an assigned Caseload for optimizing PROS service delivery, and required program documentation.
• Assist Clinic participants with establishing meaningful rehabilitation and recovery-oriented goals.
• Conduct program Intake Screenings and Clinic Screening Assessments.
• Provide individual and small group services, to identify at risk/high need participants.
• Review and sign off for PROS Clinical Services on participant’s Individualized Recovery Plans.
• Provide Clinical Counseling and Therapy (CC&T), a goal-oriented and solution-focused intervention, including individual, group, and family counseling or therapy, as indicated on IRP.
• Daily direct-service productivity expectations will be established and required, based on the PROS program and Clinic component census.
• Attend and participate in identified programmatic and agency meetings.
• Collaborates and coordinates PROS service provision with the agency Clinical Administrator.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills and abilities:

• Master’s degree from a qualified, clinical Graduate program in a Behavioral Health/Human Service field; with an active NYS licensure in the following LPHA disciplines: LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, LMFT, LPA; and at least 2 years post-Master’s and licensed experience.
• Excellent inter-personal communication, including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and substance abuse disabilities and trauma; Strong communication skills with health professionals is also required.
• Experience with providing clinical counseling/therapy to participants with Co-Occurring (MH/SU) challenges
• Service planning and record-keeping in a psychiatric rehabilitation, person centered practice and recovery-directed framework; sound knowledge of the Behavioral Health services system (OMH, OASAS).
• Excellent documentation skills and demonstrated proficiency in use of an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent organizational, time management and computer/technology skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology: desktop applications, smart phone apps, MS Office 365, Zoom, etc.
• Understanding and Commitment to Corporate Compliance; as identified in organizational and programmatic protocols, regulatory statutes (local, state, federal) and educational requirements.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus; stipend available for verified language capability.
• Commitment to racial/ethnic equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to provide cultural and linguistically appropriate services.
• Candidate must be a reliable self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid New York Driver’s License and meets the criteria to be an agency driver.

Mission Statement: To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.  

Position: Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner

Compensation: $40,000-$45,000 (based on level of credentials)

Location: Riverhead, NY

Hours: 37.5 hrs./week; daytimes, occasional evenings

Start Date: Immediately

Position Description:

A Mental Health Rehabilitation Practitioner will establish helping relationships with 24 people who have psychiatric and co-occurring substance abuse disabilities.  The primary role of the practitioner is to assist individuals to connect with and utilize formal and natural resources critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles. Key activities include individual rehabilitative goal planning, group work using a psycho-educational format, and teamwork with multi-disciplinary colleagues within an OMH licensed PROS program.

The successful candidate should possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Persons with bi-lingual skills and personal experience are highly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent inter-personal communication including the ability to establish empathic, empowering relationships with people who have experienced psychiatric and co-occurring disabilities and trauma
• Sound communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills as an electronic record and e-health information exchange is used daily
• Basic knowledge of the public health/behavioral health system, public entitlements, and psychiatric recovery needed.
• Applicants with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
• Training and understanding in substance abuse and/or learning disabilities a plus
• Knowledge and experience with Cognitive Behavioral practice is a plus
• Knowledge/interest in Dual Diagnosis recovery a plus

Education:

A Bachelors degree in a human service/health discipline and two years experience is required. Candidates with Masters degrees related to physical/mental health are also encouraged to apply.

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Position:                                Peer Support Specialist for OMH Supportive Housing

Salary:                                    $23.07 per hour, non-exempt

Hours:                                    Part-Time 18.75 hours/week, non-exempt

Location:                               Riverhead, NY and travel throughout Suffolk County

Position Description:

Peer Support Specialists establish helping relationships with people with psychiatric disabilities who we serve through our OMH Supportive Housing Program in order to assist them to connect to and utilize formal and natural resources that are critical to attaining and maintaining productive, healthy, and satisfying lifestyles.

Peer Specialists have a variety of duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with expectations of all direct service staff members to support and further the mission of Association for Mental Health & Wellness.  The responsibilities of the OMH Supportive Housing Peer Support Specialist are primarily direct services as well as working as part of the OMH Supportive Housing providing services to residents of OMH Supportive Housing.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• To provide regular scheduled Peer Support visits to OMH Supportive Housing Residents identified by direct supervisor. The Peer Specialist may also be asked to reach out to residents who are struggling with any barriers to wellness and living independently in order to assist them to identify and use appropriate strategies and access resources.
• To provide transportation and support to residents in the OMH Supportive Housing Program to help to ensure the understanding of the outcomes of medical or mental health care appointments. Assist to obtain any relevant documentation from any appointments with these providers, as well as, helping to ensure that any follow up appointments are scheduled.
• To provide individual contacts with OMH SH residents that serve to support the resident’s success in living independently. To accurately record these individual contacts on the SH daily encounter log.
• To generate and maintain documentation of individual services in our electronic health record in a manner that is timely and consistent with expected protocols provided in training and supervision.

• Experience with and knowledge of the New York State and Suffolk County public mental health system.  Knowledge of advocacy, self-help and empowerment programs for recipients of mental health services.
• The ability to convey a message of hope and recovery for people with psychiatric disabilities in presentations to providers of mental health services.
• To act in a manner that exemplifies positive morale, role modeling, and judgment in the promotion of a recovery-directed program culture.
• To continually seek to enhance one’s skills, proficiency, and practical understanding in all areas pertinent to Peer Support Values, Recovery and Wellness and healthy boundaries.
• Planning , organizing and attention to detail

Mission Statement: “To empower and inspire people of all communities to identify, pursue and sustain healthy, meaningful lives”.

 

MHAW strives to develop an authentic, diverse workforce that embraces, creates, respects and demonstrates diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in the work environment, towards one another and those we serve. We recognize that our agency is strongest when we all embrace the full spectrum of diversity and experience.  We actively seek to employ a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. 

As a Veteran Housing Case Manager, you will be providing ongoing case management services for the residents of the agency’s Veteran’s Housing Program. The Case Manager will work under the direction of the Housing Program Manager. This includes addressing medical, mental health, alcohol/ substance use and other needs related to benefits and maintaining of rent. Support and guidance to address skills related to independent living. Providing access to veteran’s services. This includes 24/7 phone coverage.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To skillfully conduct intake, assessment and service goal planning within required time frames, using an empowerment approach.
• To consistently provide service coordination and crisis intervention, as needed and directed on a 24/7 basis.
• To assist clients to access and utilize services in the community including medical and mental health care, substance use treatment, housing programs, educational and vocational programs and supportive resources as appropriate to the residents expressed needs.
• To work with residents to obtain benefits and resources from the Veteran’s Administration, Dept. of Social Services and the Social Security Administration.
• To complete proper and compliant documentation of services.
• To submit documentation/ reporting regarding resident status regarding rent and status of residents and assigned residences. Ensuring monthly rent is paid and provide assistance to residents to maintain rent and address rent arrears; following up with MHAW Accounting Dept. as needed.
• To understand and respect the privacy of the residents and to maintain the confidentiality of their HIPPA protected information.
• To ensure policies of MHAW Veteran’s Housing are being carried out in accordance with the agency and OTDA guidelines.
• To support the residents to live at the most independent level possible.
• To help to review, report and ensure maintenance of the residences.
• To participate in meetings including bi-weekly Disposition (Veteran staff review of client needs), bi-weekly Housing Team Huddle, Weekly Supervision and others as directed.
• To make use of and account for the use of petty cash funds in an effective, thorough and timely manner.

The successful candidate should have experience in Health Home Care Management and possess or be quickly able to acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of Veteran / Veteran family culture.
• Familiarity with the Dept. of Social Services, the Social Security Administration and the Veteran’s Administration.
• Knowledge of local medical and mental health systems.
• Knowledge/ ability to learn about housing assistance programs (SSVF, HUD, VASH, SPA, etc) and the ability to assist residents in the application process.
• Familiarity/ ability to learn educational and vocational programs available to the Veteran population.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and engagement skills.
• Sound organization and teamwork skills.
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services or related field required
• Experience providing case management services preferred.
• Experience with or ability to learn local and state benefits/ entitlements systems.
• Experience with Veteran’s Services preferred.
• Crisis intervention experience.