Find a Job with the Office of Mental Health

Most positions at OMH require you to take a state civil service exam. Some high-demand positions are not filled by traditional, written civil service exam, but by completing a simple job application. Exams are posted regularly and include:

• Title
• Salary
• Duties
• Minimum Qualifications
• Subject and Date of Exam
• Exam Fee
• Application Information

Civil Service Exams are either written or involve evaluations of the applicant’s training and experience.

Related Information:

• Information about New York State Civil Service for Job Seekers: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker

• A list of OMH facilities and their respective contact information: https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/aboutomh/omh_facility.html

• OMH Employee Benefits: https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/employeebenefits.html

Refer to this step-by-step process to apply for employment with OMH:

Please be aware that it may take several months for this process to be completed.

1. Search Job Openings ; and/or
2. Find a Civil Service Exam
3. Ensure you meet minimum qualifications for appointment.
   Minimum qualifications may include, but not be limited to, the following:
   • Civil Service Exam Results
   • Professional License or Certification
   • Education
   • Eligibility for unconditional participation in Medicaid and Medicare programs
   • Ability to pass background check
   • Ability to pass physical and/or medical examination
   • Ability to pass drug screening
4. Apply, if eligible
5. Wait to be contacted by OMH Human Resources

Ready to Search for Employment?

Please have the following information readily available:

1. Contact Information
2. Resume, including license/certification information, if necessary
3. Citizenship and/or immigration documentation

Search the OMH Vacancies through State Jobs

OMH Vacancies

or

Search the Civil Service Exam Listings

Civil Service Listings