Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27629

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27629

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 38

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

Salary Range From $244235 to $244235 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Chemung

Street Address Elmira Psychiatric Center

100 Washington Street

City Elmira

State NY

Zip Code 14902

Duties Description Elmira Psychiatric Center (EPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Medical Specialist 2/Board-Certified Physician. Physicians at EPC are part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive and individualized treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness.As a Medical Specialist 2 at EPC, you will provide specialized medical care and treatment services for individuals with mental illness in an inpatient hospital setting including:• Conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and diagnosing and treating medical conditions• Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care• Collaborating with the treatment team to achieve treatment goals and objectives• Participating in discharge planning and working collaboratively with other providers and disciplines as needed to facilitate medical follow-up after discharge• Assisting in the development of medical policies, reviewing patient records for new admissions, and ensuring all medical documentation compliance with facility, state and federal standards• Supervising Family Nurse PractitionersAbout EPC:EPC provides comprehensive inpatient and community treatment services to adults and children who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness in New York’s Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. Community-based services include Assertive Community Treatment, Mobile Integration Team, Community and Family Care Residences, Health Home Management, School-based Day Treatment, Drop-In Centers, and Outpatient Clinic (MHOTRS) treatment.EPC, located in Elmira on the Chemung River in New York’ Southern Tier, is just a short drive to the Pennsylvania border. Known for its unique blend of small-town charm and urban amenities, Elmira offers affordability in a quiet city environment.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.ORCandidates 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 If you would like to join EPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:• Defense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverage• OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program • Professional leave for additional learning activities • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth• Generous paid time off • NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance• NYS Retirement programs – NYS Pension and Deferred CompensationBackground checks will be required.#LI-DNINOTES: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.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 607-737-4722

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Elmira Psychiatric Center

100 Washington Street

City Elmira

State NY

Zip Code 14902

Notes on Applying Indicate 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 resume and other application materials.https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe 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.