Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMedical Specialist 2, Secure Treatment And Rehabilitation Center, Oakview, P21595
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $174154 to $174154 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State (see limited permit option below);
AND
Certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.
OR
Permanent New York State employee currently serving in this title, or in comparable title, and eligible for Section 70.1 transfer.
Limited Permit Option: If you are licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, AND meet the other requirements for Medical Specialist 2, you are also eligible if you have a current limited permit to practice medicine in New York State. If appointed, you must obtain your license within one year of the date your limited permit was issued. Failure to do so will result in removal from your position.
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.
Duties Description The Medical Specialist 2 will serve as the “Director of Medical Services” for the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (STARC). Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Medical Specialist 2 will supervise, coordinate and direct the activities of physicians (e.g., Psychiatrists, Medical Specialists, Clinical Physicians) and other medical professionals (e.g., Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants); provide consultation and guidance related to patient care and treatment; develop, implement, and revise medical policies and procedures; collaborate with other disciplines to ensure the implementation, administration, and ongoing assessment of a full range of medical and medical ancillary services including Psychiatry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Laboratory services; serve on various facility committees; and perform other administrative functions. As the STARC is located at two locations (e.g., Marcy and Ogdensburg), travel will be required. The Medical Specialist 2 will be expected to spend time at both locations each month.
Additional Comments 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), which 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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address STARC-Personnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Secure Treatment and Rehabilitation Center, STARC, Oakview, P21529
PO Box 300
Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.
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 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 Office of Mental Health embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.