AOT Social Work Supervisor, Bureau of Mental Health

The Office of Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) is responsible for the management and oversight of the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program in New York City.

The New York State Legislature passed Kendra’s law as an amendment to the Mental Hygiene Law to allow for outpatient civil commitment of individuals with histories of serious mental illness, difficulty engaging in rehabilitation, and who present high risk to themselves or the community.

The program enables these individuals to live safely in the community, avoid repeated inpatient hospitalizations, and ensure they have access to comprehensive outpatient services.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Supervise case monitors in their performance and decision making.
• Assist in the preparation of treatment plans and legal documents required for obtaining a court order.
• Collaborate and interface with mental health providers and families to monitor consumers’ engagement and adherence with court mandated mental health treatment.
• Assess the quality and appropriateness of community care planned and provided.
• Participate in case conferences to discuss consumer eligibility for AOT as well as progress under the court order.
• Manage untoward events through the monitoring of services and provision of support to Care Coordinators, Assertive Community Treatment teams, Intensive Mobile Treatment Teams, and other mental health providers involved in the consumers’ care.
• Participate in Quality Assurance reviews and special projects.
• Fulfill case monitor and investigation responsibilities when necessary.
• Oversee administrative responsibilities to include, but not limited to, staff timekeeping, participating in hiring process and providing administrative oversight in the absence of the team Assistant Director.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Supervisory experience.
• Extensive knowledge of community mental health resources.
• Familiar with mental health terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to interface with service providers from all sectors of the service system.

Why you should work for us:

- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. - Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. - Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.

Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health.

We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives.

As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.