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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/12/15

Applications Due04/17/16

Vacancy ID21666

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePsychiatrist 1/2, Forensic, Central New York Psychiatric Center, P15425

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade38

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

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation To be determined

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Chemung

Street Address Elmira and Southport Satellite Units

City Elmira and Pine City

StateNY

Zip Code14901

Minimum Qualifications Open Competitive Opportunity: Candidates meeting the qualifications for Psychiatrist 1 (Forensic) or Psychiatrist 2 (Forensic) are encouraged to apply.

PSYCHIATRIST 1 (Forensic): Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State OR possession of a limited permit and licensure in another state or by written examination in Canada*;

AND

Completion of an accredited training program in forensic psychiatry acceptable by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into its examination.

PSYCHIATRIST 2 (Forensic): Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State OR possession of a limited permit and licensure in another state or by written examination in Canada*;

AND

Certified in forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

*Limited permit option: If you are licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, AND meet the other requirements for Psychiatrist 1 or 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 was issued. Failure to do so will result in removal from your position.

NOTE: 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 lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Continued employment as a Psychiatrist 1 (Forensic) or Psychiatrist 2 (Forensic) is dependent upon current licensure to practice medicine and in the case of Psychiatrist 2 (Forensic), current certification in forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Loss of licensure and certification may result in removal from this position.

Duties Description These positions are located in Office of Mental Health Satellite Units located in Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) correctional facilities throughout the state.

As a Psychiatrist 1 (Forensic), you would serve as a practicing specialist under the direction of a higher level Psychiatrist or Physician; you may be assigned responsibility for a group of clients or residents or a portion of a treatment program or treatment facility.

As a Psychiatrist 2 (Forensic), you would serve as a practicing specialist by providing psychiatric services to clients and residents and coordinating other treatment and support services for them; you may plan and oversee psychiatric, medical, and patient care and support services for a treatment program, a group of clients or residents, a facility, or a unit.

Additional Comments The Office of Mental Health offers a competitive salary with the ability to enhance earnings through our physicians’ extra service program. Flexible scheduling: full-time, part-time and per diem positions are available. We also offer an excellent benefits package including defined-benefit pension and deferred-compensation (457b) retirement plans; healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts; various medical, dental, and vision insurance options, with competitive employee contribution rates; paid vacations, holidays, sick leave and professional leave; as well as loan forgiveness programs and academic affiliations with a number of prestigious institutions.

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. 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 will 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.

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

10 Ross Circle

City Poughkeepsie

State NY

Zip Code 12601

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for.

Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application at:

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

and submit it with your other application materials.

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