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New York State Office of Mental Health·Buffalo Psychiatric Center · Buffalo, NY

Assistant Director of Nursing 1 Psychiatric (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P28059

Behavioral Health / PsychFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleFull time
RequirementsRN license
EducationMSN · Doctorate
Experience3+ years
SourceNew York State Office of Mental Health · posted Sep 29, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓License and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State
✓3 years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individual diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, substance use disorder, or developmental disabilities, or individuals in a medical-surgical or long-term care setting. 1 year of the experience must have been at a supervisory
✓Substitution: A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience
✓and a doctorate in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
Certifications
✓Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Education
✓Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Mental Hygiene Nursing Program Coordinator eligible list.
Qualifications
✓Candidates from outside and within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric if they have:
✓Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one 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.
✓In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric at Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
✓Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.
✓The promotion field for the Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psychiatric.
✓Additional Comments
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
+Buffalo Psychiatric Center
149beds
3RN roles open
BuffaloNY
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$130k – $138k/yr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓License and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State
✓3 years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience working with individual diagnosed with mental illness, addiction, substance use disorder, or developmental disabilities, or individuals in a medical-surgical or long-term care setting. 1 year of the experience must have been at a supervisory
✓Substitution: A master’s degree in nursing may substitute for one year of post-licensure clinical nursing experience
✓and a doctorate in nursing may substitute for two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience.
Certifications
✓Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Education
✓Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Mental Hygiene Nursing Program Coordinator eligible list.
Qualifications
✓Candidates from outside and within State Service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric if they have:
✓Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one 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.
✓In accordance with Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law, this notice advises all employees of the Office of Mental Health of our intention to conduct a non-competitive promotion examination for the position of Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric at Buffalo Psychiatric Center.
✓Permanent appointment may be made by non-competitive promotion of an applicant who meets the position’s minimum qualifications if all requirements of non-competitive promotion are met.
✓The promotion field for the Assistant Director Nursing 1 Psychiatric position consists of candidates who have 1 year of permanent service as a Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 Psychiatric.
✓Additional Comments
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistance

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