Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleClinical Director, Psychiatric Center, Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, P19652
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $221910 to $260938 Annually
Minimum Qualifications 1. License and current registration to practice medicine in New
York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in
another state or Canada;
2. Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying
body; and
3. Seven (7) years of experience providing services to people
diagnosed with mental illness, two (2) years of which must
have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff
responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing
direction to staff regarding program objectives and the
implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various
clinical specialists.
In addition, candidates must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
NOTE: Experience in a children’s mental health treatment program and/or Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is preferred.
Duties Description The Clinical Director serves as the Chief Medical Officer of SCPC and is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by SCPC. Under the direction of the Executive Director and within the framework of a close collaborative working relationship with other hospital executive cabinet members, the Clinical Director supervises the credentialing and privileging process, and has primary responsibility for developing, updating, and implementing facility-wide clinical policies and procedures that promote person centered care and recovery. Together with the other members of the facility’s Executive Cabinet, the Clinical Director ensures that SCPC is in compliance with all Office of Mental Health (OMH), Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations. Ultimately, the Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of the facility is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, so they can reach their ultimate goal of hope and recovery.
Additional Comments Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center (SCPC), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center. SCPC is a state-operated, Joint Commission accredited, 54 inpatient bed facility located in Dix Hills, New York. The facility provides a comprehensive array of behavioral health care services to youth with serious emotional disturbances that helps foster recovery and successful functioning in the home, school, and community. SCPC offers a full range of programs and services including inpatient hospitalization, day hospitalization, day treatment, outpatient clinic treatment, outpatient clinical support services, mobile mental health teams, crisis services, information and referral, and community training within a safe and therapeutic environment. For further information about SCPC, please visit the facility website at:
https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/scpc/
Background Investigation and Fees:
All prospective employees will be fingerprinted and undergo a complete Criminal Background Check against New York State and federal criminal history records. Candidates will also be subject to a check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, and the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Candidates may be required to pay the fees associated with these background checks. Employment is contingent upon your complying with and satisfactorily meeting these background investigation requirements.
Notes:
1. 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.
2. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, you
cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of
the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists.
If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded
individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be
terminated from your employment.
Salary: $221,910 – $260,938 (+$3,026 Location Pay)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address omhjobs@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street New York State Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates interested in employment at this location should submit a resume by July 26, 2019 to:
Donald Deyoe
Human Resources Specialist ATTENTION: Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center - Sagamore CPC
44 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12229
Email: omhjobs@omh.ny.gov
PHONE # (518) 474-1261
FAX # (518) 402-4086
Email: omhjobs@omh.ny.gov
Email submissions preferred
SAGAMORE CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER