Psychiatrist 2 Children & Youth (NY HELPS), New York City Children's Center, Bronx Campus, P25407

• Performing psychiatric screenings, evaluations, and examinations. Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures, diagnosing, and treating various psychiatric conditions.

• Administering psychiatric treatments, medications, and therapies; Conducting follow-up exams and modifying treatments as needed.

• Explain results, diagnoses, and treatments with individuals, families, and caregivers.

• Collaborate on discharge planning for continuity of care.

• Consult and advise with other licensed physicians and healthcare providers on diagnoses and treatment plans, and approves treatment recommendations.

• Providing clinical supervision to Psychiatrists, physicians, and/or other medical providers.

• Managing and supervising psychiatric care and treatments for an assigned facility, unit, or program.

• Performing supervisory duties, developing, implementing, and revising clinical policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and have completed a certification in child and adolescent psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

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

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Access to tuition assistance programs

• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave

• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

There are two positions. These positions are eligible for a downstate adjustment of $3,400.

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. Continued employment as a Psychiatrist 2 (C&Y) is dependent upon current licensure to practice medicine and in the case of Psychiatrist 2 (C&Y), current certification in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Loss of licensure and certification may result in removal from this position.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 718-264-4953

Email Address nyccchr@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street New York City Children's Center

74-03 Commonwealth Blvd.

City Bellerose

State NY

Zip Code 11426

Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for.
Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume.
Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application at:

https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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.