Director of Community Mental Health Services

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  These duties involve responsibility for serving as chief executive officer of the Genesee County Mental Health department, which is licensed as an Article 31 Clinic under the oversite agency of New York State Office of Mental Health. These duties include responsibility for services that fall under the local governmental unit (LGU) for the community mental hygiene program, exercising general direction in the planning, coordination, and operation of the mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, alcoholism, and substance abuse services provided within the County.  The Director recommends actions and policies to Community Services Board under Article 41 of the Mental Hygiene Law for the purpose of establishing and maintaining effective programs for meeting client needs in these areas.  Supervision is exercised over subordinate professional, para-professional, administrative and clerical staff.&nbs...