Psychiatrist 1 and/or Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, Inpatient, P28023

NY HELPS Yes

55-b/c Eligible Yes

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Psychiatrist 1 and/or Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, Inpatient, P28023

Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade 38

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

Salary Range From $270356 to $310022 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 New York

Street Address Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10032

Duties Description Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit (WHU), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists to provide inpatient psychiatric treatment to individuals with serious mental illness.The selected candidate will serve as Attending Psychiatrist and will provide supervisory oversight and clinical care on the 12-bed inpatient clinical research Eating Disorders Unit (EDU). The mission of this unit, which is part of the Metro NY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and is recognized as a Center of Excellence, is to deliver superior evidence-based patient care; support state-of-the-art mental health research activities; and educate medical students, psychiatric residents, and psychology interns and externs in the treatment of individuals with severe eating disorders. The Attending will provide direct psychiatric care to patients admitted to the EDU and will supervise post-graduate trainees in the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with severe eating disorders.• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and patient admissions• Creating treatment plans including medication management• Obtaining and reviewing appropriate laboratory tests and consulting with members of treatment team as needed• Providing individual and group psychotherapy• Supervising Psychiatric Residents and Fellows

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have:Psychiatrist 1: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).Psychiatrist 2: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.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 WHU and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:• Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program offering up to $120,000• Competitive Salaries• Supplemental income of up to 50% of salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage• 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. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.PSYCHIATRIST 1: $270,356 PSYCHIATRIST 2: $283,577 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. License and Certification: Loss of license or limited permit to practice medicine in New York State or board certification, if required, may result in removal from your position.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 212-795-0786

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10032

Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.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.