Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $174154 to $174154 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Must be in title or on the Civil Service eligible list for this location or be eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service.
Provisional Qualifications: for all other qualified individuals:
Candidates must
1. be in possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State; AND
2. have a certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Limited permit option: This option is available only in the Office of Mental Health and Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. If you are licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, AND meet the other requirements for Psychiatrist 2, AND have a current limited permit to practice medicine in New York State, you are eligible to compete in the examination. 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.
Candidates interested in applying for the provisional opportunity should also complete the New York State Application (https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf) and submit along with résumé and cover letter.
Duties Description This position is being offered in the Article 16 Diagnostic and Treatment Clinic which serves individuals with developmental disabilities across the 10-county region. Clinics are held in Rochester, as well as, in other clinic satellite locations. A psychiatric provider with credentials to work with children, as well as, adults would be desirable. The Psychiatrist 2 will provide direct clinical services, including assessment and medication management to individuals needing psychiatric services. Documentation. medication management and billing will be done through an electronic health record system.
Additional Comments * Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
* All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
* OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
* Employees on long term leave can bid on positions, but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their position with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
* Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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