Review Vacancy
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $248000 to $248000 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for OASAS ATC oversight position: Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State; and board certification in internal medicine, internal medicine-pediatrics, or family medicine; AND Six (6) years of experience in the practice of medicine, two (2) years of which must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity; Plus candidate(s) must have or obtain a federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine-certified) within six months of employment.
Minimum Qualifications for OASAS Certified Provider oversight position: Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State; AND Six (6) years of experience in the practice of medicine, two (2) years of which must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity; Plus candidate(s) must have or obtain a federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine-certified) within six months of employment.
*Appropriate certification by an American Medical Specialty Board and one year of post-certification experience in that specialty can be substituted for four years of general experience;
**Candidate(s) must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare program. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment. Failure to obtain a federal DATA 2000 waiver within six months of employment will result in the termination of employment.
Duties Description The Medical Specialists 3 will act as assistants to the Chief of Medical Services. These positions will liaison directly with program staff to oversee all aspects of medical care within OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) and OASAS certified providers.
One position will be dedicated to the oversight of OASAS ATCs, and the other will be dedicated to the oversight of OASAS certified providers.
The direction provided by the Associate Chiefs of Medical Services impacts the twelve ATCs operated by OASAS and over 900 treatment programs operated by OASAS certified providers.
In relation to the OASAS ATCs, the incumbent provides administrative oversight and clinical supervision to medical staff, develops medical policies and protocols, and establishes medical standards of care.
In relation to the broader addictions treatment community, the incumbent assists the Chief of Medical Services in policy, systems change, and quality improvement initiatives, develops medical assessment and care protocols, and guides best practices and training projects.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Supervision and overall administration of the medical services offered at the twelve (12) OASAS-operated Addictions Treatment Centers. This includes: the administrative oversight and clinical supervision of medical staff; the development of medical policies and protocols, and the establishment of medical standards of care for the ATC system.
· Develops technical assistance material for OASAS providers and their clients, focusing on the impact of Addiction Medicine on special populations (women, adolescents, elderly, immunocompromised, etc.) and the implementation of Addiction Medicine within the OASAS-licensed levels of care.
· Consultation with the Bureau of Professional Development on standardized training programs for clinicians on the incorporation of addiction medicine. Act as the liaison between the Bureau of Professional Development and the Professional Development sections of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA), and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to ensure that OASAS training programs are consistent with Federal direction.
· Review medical standards of care established by applicants for OASAS licensure, including medical care protocols. Ensure that the protocols developed by applicants for OASAS licensure are consistent with established practice and that providers are offered technical assistance as needed.
· Assist the Chief of Medical Services in engaging and liaising with other New York State agencies, managed care plans, provider trade organizations, etc. on training/technical assistance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Possesses and maintains the most current knowledge and skills in the field of Addiction Medicine and is familiar with current issues such as hepatitis and HIV, other infectious diseases, medically supervised withdrawal, and medication-assisted treatment.
• Maintains medical knowledge as it relates to special populations served, such as women, adolescents, elderly, and immunocompromised.
Additional Comments Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 12 State holidays per year.
Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
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