Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitlePsychiatrist 2 - Research (NY HELPS), Nathan Kline Research Institute, P26834
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $244235 to $244235 Annually
Duties Description Nathan Kline Research Institue is recruiting for a psychiatrist 2 Research to conduct research studies to develop better methods to prevent and treat serious and persistent mental illness. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Psychiatrist 2 Research at Nathan Kline Research Institute, your duties will include, but not be limited to:
• The development of grants and contracts that further the mission of the NKI and OMH.
• Experiment design.
• Behavioral training.
• Data acquisition.
• Data analysis.
• Manuscript preparation.
• Conference presentation.
• Mentoring of junior faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program as a psychiatrist 2 Research if they have:
• License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State; and
• Certification in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN); and
• 2 years of post-residency experience designing and/or conducting research studies in an academic or research setting.
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment 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.
Additional Comments Preferred: The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of clinical symptoms and neuroscience concepts related to severe mood and anxiety disorders in general and to obsessive-compulsive disorder in particular. The candidate will also have shown the ability to design, conduct, and analyze data from neurostimulation clinical research studies with neurostimulation interventions (such as TMS, DBS) and to use neuroimaging (such as structural and functional MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) techniques to interrogate the brain changes associated with such interventions.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should have the following:
• Current independent research funding from the federal government (e.g., the National Institute of Health, the Veteran Administration, and/or the Department of Defense)
• A solid publication track record in the areas of neurostimulation and neuroscience in mood and anxiety disorders, with papers published in first-tier journals
• Expertise in designing and executing clinical trials testing novel pharmacotherapies or neuromodulation devices in severe mood and anxiety disorders
• Prior experience with statistical analysis, with specific applications to clinical trials, neuroimaging and EEG data analysis.
• Experience with the administration and analysis of neurocognitive tests.
Other relevant experience would include:
• Membership in relevant national and international scientific societies
• Activity as a reviewer on grant review sections at the National Institutes of Health and/or the Department of Defense
Psychiatrists at OMH facilities are eligible for:
• Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program offering up to $120,000
• Supplemental income of up to 50% of salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
Posted salary is for a full time position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org
Address
Street Nathan Kline Research Institute
140 Old Orangeburg Road
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.
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.