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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/22/21

Applications Due09/29/21

Vacancy ID87950

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleForensic Telepsychiatry positions, Central New York Psychiatric Center - Manhattan VTC Unit, PP21086

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade38

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $191434 to $212242 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Manhattan Psychiatric Center – Manhattan VTC Unit

600 E. 125th Street/ Ward’s Island

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10035

Minimum Qualifications PSYCHIATRIST 1: $191,434
PSYCHIATRIST 2: $201,838
PSYCHIATRIST 2 (Forensic): $212,242

PSYCHIATRIST 1:
Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and completion of an accredited training program in general psychiatry acceptable by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into its examination. Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

PSYCHIATRIST 2:
Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and board certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.


PSYCHIATRIST 2 (Forensic)
Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and board certification in both general and forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Duties Description Telepsychiatrists provide professional mental health care service through videoconferencing equipment from hub locations to OMH prison based satellite units throughout the state.

Psychiatrists are essential to providing mental health services to the people OMH serves. They provide comprehensive and recovery oriented psychiatric treatment services built on principles of effective, measurable and accountable care. As medical doctors, psychiatrists are responsible for ensuring that all services are integrated to promote mental and physical health and recovery. Additionally, since psychopharmacology has become an integral component of modern mental health treatment, psychiatrists serve as primary prescribers.

As a Psychiatrist 1, you will serve as a practicing specialist under the direction of a higher level Psychiatrist or Physician.

As a Psychiatrist 2, you will serve as a practicing specialist and may oversee services for a treatment program, a group of clients or residents, a facility, or a unit.

Additional Comments Background Investigation/Justice Center Review
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
(2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks
(3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees.

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

Name Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, Clinical Director for Outpatient Services

Telephone 845-483-3443

Fax 845-483-3455

Email Address Jonathan.Kaplan@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Central New York Psychiatric Center

PO Box 300, 9005 Old River Road

City Marcy

State NY

Zip Code 13403

 

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.

http://www.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 particular 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. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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