Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePsychiatrist 3, Inpatient, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26818

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade668

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $340228 to $340228 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14213

Job Specifics

Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Psychiatrist 3, Director of Inpatient Psychiatry, to provide clinical and administrative oversight of medical staff assigned to adult inpatient units.

The Director of Inpatient Psychiatry will directly supervise all inpatient psychiatry providers to ensure inpatient treatment programs align with the clinical mission of patient-centered care at BPC. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Providing clinical and administrative supervision, evaluation, and development of inpatient medical staff.
• Collaborating with BPC leadership in the development and support of clinical programs and initiatives.
• Mentoring and training resident physicians, medical students, APP students, and fellows.
• Assisting with recruitment, retention, and scheduling of department providers, ensuring 24/7 coverage of service.
• Overseeing the quality of treatment services provided by medical staff and ensuring compliance with OMH standards.
• Conducting case reviews, providing treatment recommendations, participating in treatment planning, and providing direct clinical care to patients as needed.
• Collecting and analyzing data related to quality and performance metrics and resolving identified deficiencies in the quality of care.
• Participating in Administrator-On-Call coverage.

Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC) is a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health facility providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals 18 years of age and over. BPC offers a network of inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, vocational, residential, and peer services in Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara counties. BPC services provide a safe environment, fosters hope and respect, and creates opportunities for personal growth, choice, and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications • Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State; and
• Certification in psychiatry by the ABPN; and
• Two (2) 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 (1) year of which must have included clinical supervision of other psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, or fellows.

Additional Comments 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
• Defense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverage
• OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Generous paid time off
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• NYS Retirement programs – NYS Pension and Deferred Compensation

Background checks will be required.
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NOTE:
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. License and Certification: Loss of license or limited permit to practice medicine in New York State or board certification, if required, may result in removal from your position.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 716-816-2554

Email Address FPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

 

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.