<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 11/26/25</p> <p>Applications Due12/31/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID203616</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyMental Health, Office of</p> <p>TitleChaplain, Capital District Psychiatric Center, Temporary, P27429</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade22</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $39.43 to $49.92 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Temporary</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Other (see below)</p> <p>"Other" Explanation Day shift weekdays, plus scheduled weekend hours.</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 6 AM</p> <p>To 6 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Capital District Psychiatric Center</p> <p>75 New Scotland Avenue</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12206</p> <p>Duties Description Chaplain conducts religious services and provides spiritual guidance for the patients or inmates of his/her faith admitted to a State institution: establishes periods for worship, conducts religious services and administers rites and sacraments; counsels individuals on personal and spiritual problems; does pastoral calling on those of his/her own faith in order to develop good relationships with patients or inmates with particular attention to those newly admitted to the institution, patients passing through an emotional crisis, the critically ill, the dying and those about to be released; conducts a religious education program through planning and organizing instructional classes, group discussions, forums, broadcasts, and group music programs; works closely with medical officers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, parole and placement officers in order to further the rehabilitation of patients or inmates; speaks before community groups on the program of the institution to which he/she is assigned; consults with the institution head and other chaplains on the coordination of the religious program and its relationship with the overall functions of the institution; aids in selecting religious books and equipment for purchase; maintains records of religious activities.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess ecclesiastical endorsement from the official endorsing agency of the Chaplain's faith or denomination at the time of appointment and maintain such endorsement for the duration of their employment.</p> <p>Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance </li><li>Access to tuition assistance programs </li><li>Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth </li><li>Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave </li><li>NYS Retirement programs </li></ul> <p>Background checks will be required.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources Specialist</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax 518-549-6611</p> <p>Email Address cdpcpersonnel@omh.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Capital District Psychiatric Center</p> <p>75 New Scotland Avenue</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12206</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.</p> <p>https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf</p> <p>The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.</p>