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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePsychiatrist 3, M-8, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P26414

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade38

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $338683 to $338683 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County St Lawrence

Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

1 Chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

StateNY

Zip Code13669

Duties Description St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center (SLPC); a NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility, is recruiting a Psychiatrist 3, who will serve as the Chief Medical Officer.

The Psychiatrist 3 is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants including:

• Participation in overall executive management and strategic plan development
• Oversight of the credentialing and privileging process
• Development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
• Compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), ACGME, and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations
• Promotion of culturally competent, person-centered, and recovery-focused care
• Mentor and train psychiatry residents from SUNY Upstate Medical University

The Psychiatrist 3 ensures that the clinical mission of SLPC is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers so that they can reach their goal of recovery.

Minimum Qualifications 1. License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State

AND

2. Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

AND

3. Two years of post-board certification experience as a member of the psychiatric staff in a psychiatric hospital and/or in the psychiatry department of a general hospital, one year of which must have included clinical supervision of other psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, or fellows

AND

4. Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Additional Comments About SLPC
SLPC, a Joint Commission accredited facility, located in Ogdensburg, NY, provides a comprehensive range of quality inpatient and outpatient services to adults and children covering a six (6) county service area in Upstate New York. These services are delivered in a respectful, safe, and caring environment with a primary focus on hope and recovery. SLPC promotes a system of care in which treatment, rehabilitation and recovery are realized through ongoing collaboration with patients, their families, and the service providers within the facility's catchment area. Emphasis is on services that are person centered, strength and evidence-based, and that recognize the importance of individual preferences.

About the OMH
OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world-class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission accredited and recognized as among the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. OMH believes everyone should have an equal opportunity to achieve mental wellness. This means implementing services and policies to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for historically marginalized, underserved, and unserved populations.

If you would like to join SLPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer:
• Supplemental income of up to 50% of salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.
• Defense and indemnification protection, which is broader in scope that typical medical malpractice insurance.

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Name Psychiatrist 3 - SLPC

Telephone 518-474-1261

Fax

Email Address FPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should forward their CV by July 10, 2025:

Attention: Psychiatrist 3 – SLPC
NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
FPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny.gov

Email submissions preferred

Notes
1. Background check is required. Candidates may be required to pay the associated fees. Employment is contingent upon complying with and satisfactorily meeting the background check requirements.
2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
3. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.
4. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
5. 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. The Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.