Assistant Director of Nursing 1 Psychiatric - Inpatient (NY HELPS), Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P27510

ABOUT THE ROLE Hutchings Psychiatric Center (HPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital in Syracuse, NY, is recruiting an Assistant Director of Nursing 1, Psychiatric (ADON) to serve as the Inpatient Assistant Director of Nursing. This role provides nursing leadership to all nursing staff assigned to HPC's Inpatient units, reporting to the Director of Nursing 3, Psychiatry. HPC is committed to supporting underserved individuals and reducing disparities in access, quality, and treatment for underserved populations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Assist with the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures - Monitor the nursing coverage plan for inpatient services - Assist with the recruitment and retention of nursing staff - Contribute to the interpretation of rules, laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures - Monitor and review unit clinical and administrative needs through scheduling - Review and complete performance evaluations and probation reports, and monitor attendance of subordinate staff - Monitor and ensure compliance with various accreditation standards for nursing services, including Joint Commission and CMS Standards - Ensure active treatment and nursing documentation is complete and recorded for each patient - Ensure safe staffing levels related to unit acuity during off tours, weekends, and holidays MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - License and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State - 3 years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities, or individuals in a medical-surgical or long-term care setting - 1 year of this experience must have been at a supervisory level - Substitution: A master's degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience; a doctorate in nursing may substitute for two years - OR for internal State service candidates: 1 year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law - OR for non-competitive promotion: 1 year of permanent service as a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psychiatric SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must maintain nursing license and/or registration; failure to do so will result in removal from the position - Cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists - May be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate to allow services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid - Background checks will be required SELECTION PROCESS - Candidates from outside and within State Service may be considered under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program - Internal candidates may be considered for transfer or non-competitive promotion if Civil Service Law requirements are met HOW TO APPLY 1. Complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application (available at https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf) 2. Submit the application and other materials by fax or mail 3. Indicate the Title and Location of the position being applied for Contact: Thomas Umina Fax: 315-426-3605 Email: thomas.umina@omh.ny.gov Applications Due: 08/14/2026 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Bargaining Unit: M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) - Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class - Workweek: 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday with scheduled evening and weekend hours - Location: Hutchings Psychiatric Center, 620 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13210 (Onondaga County) - Benefits: NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off (13 vacation days, 5 personal days, 13 holidays, paid sick leave), and NYS Retirement programs - Equal Opportunity Employer: OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer encouraging applicants with lived mental health experience and diverse backgrounds to apply.