Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleDentist 3 (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P27394

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade34

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $219896 to $219896 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14213

Job Specifics

Duties Description As the Upstate Regional Dental Director, the selected individual will report to the Director or Medical Director of OMH’s Central Office Bureau of Health Services (BHS). They will meet regularly with the Director and/or Medical Director to report on the status of facilities’ dental services and share issues or concerns. They will oversee the maintenance of the OMH Hub website dental information; revise, update, and disseminate dental policies and guidelines to Facility Dental Directors; provide guidance and consultation to dental staff at Upstate facilities on a wide range of topics; assess dental equipment needs at Upstate facilities and make recommendations regarding new or replacement equipment; monitor staffing levels in facility dental departments and advocate for additional fills, as required; conduct annual on-site visits to dental clinics at Upstate facilities and submit written reports to the BHS; conduct peer reviews of Facility Dental Directors and/or contract Dentists; and perform other administrative duties, as required.

As a Facility Dental Director, the selected individual will function as a general dental practitioner and administer the dental program at their assigned facility. They will serve as a working dentist - performing a full range of professional dental tasks to diagnose and treat dental diseases and injuries; plan, organize, and direct the work of professional and paraprofessional dental staff; consult with subordinate dentists on problem cases; coordinate the provision of dental care and services with other clinical specialties; ensure that the facility’s Dental Department complies with all applicable regulatory standards; order and maintain dental equipment and supplies; and ensure appropriate documentation of all dental procedures.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates may be considered for appointment if they:

1. Are reachable on the current Dentist 4 eligible list;

2. 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 (e.g., Dentist 2, SG-32); or

3. Meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications for appointment under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program, which are:

• Possession of a valid New York State license to practice dentistry, with current registration; and
• Four (4) years of full-time post-licensure dentistry experience, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity in a dental health care setting.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

A background check will be required.

Additional Comments;
Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 34 ($153,517), and Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($184,896), and Geographic Pay Differential ($35,000).

There will be travel for this position.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 518-402-4086

Email Address melissa.fisher@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12208

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

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.