Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMedical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P26499
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $244235 to $244235 Annually
Duties Description Elmira Psychiatric Center (EPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Medical Specialist 2/Board-Certified Physician. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
EPC provides comprehensive inpatient and community treatment services to adults and children who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness in New York’s Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. Community-based services include Assertive Community Treatment, Mobile Integration Team, Community and Family Care Residences, Health Home Management, School-based Day Treatment, Drop-In Centers, and Outpatient Clinic (MHOTRS) treatment.
Physicians at EPC are part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive and individualized treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
As a Medical Specialist 2 at EPC, you will serve as the Chief of Medical Services and will diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide specialized medical care and treatment services for individuals with mental illness in an inpatient hospital setting. Additional duties include:
• Conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and diagnosing and treating medical conditions
• Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care
• Collaborating with the treatment team to achieve treatment goals and objectives
• Maintaining required medical documentation consistent with hospital, state, and federal requirements
• Participating in discharge planning
• Supervising Family Nurse Practitioners
• Attending clinical and administrative meetings
• Reviewing and updating hospital policies
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.
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 EPC, located in Elmira on the Chemung River in New York’ Southern Tier, is just a short drive to the Pennsylvania border. Known for its unique blend of small-town charm and urban amenities, Elmira offers affordability in a quiet city environment. As one of the oldest established cities in upstate New York, Elmira has a rich history and is surrounded by natural beauty of rolling hills, forests, rivers, and historic buildings and memorials.
Medical Specialists 2 have an opportunity to earn up to 50% of their salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage. Regular work week is 40 hours.
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.
NOTES:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
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.
Loss of your license or limited permit or board certification in New York State or failure to maintain board certification may result in action to remove you from the position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address elmirapc@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Elmira Psychiatric Center
100 Washington Street
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 resume and 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.