Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitlePsychiatrist 3, Outpatient, Buffalo Psychiatric Center, P26819
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $340228 to $340228 Annually
Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Psychiatrist 3, Director of Outpatient Psychiatry to provide clinical and administrative oversight of medical staff assigned to outpatient programs and clinics located in Butler, Lancaster, North Tonawanda, Lakeside, and Zoar.
The Director of Outpatient Psychiatry will directly supervise all outpatient psychiatry providers at BPC’s five outpatient clinics and Assertive Care Treatment (ACT) team to ensure treatment programs align with the clinical mission of patient-centered care at BPC. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Providing clinical and administrative supervision, evaluation, and development of outpatient medical staff including Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners.
• Collaborating with BPC leadership in the development and support of clinical programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Coordinating training and supervision of resident physicians, medical students, APP students, and fellows with the Medical Education Site Director.
• Providing consultation to outpatient providers and residential services and coordinating patient care with the Inpatient Director of Psychiatry.
• Overseeing the quality of treatment services provided by medical staff and ensuring compliance with OMH standards.
• Conducting case reviews, providing treatment recommendations and second opinions, participating in treatment planning, and providing direct clinical care to patients as needed.
• Participating in Administrator-On-Call coverage.
• Assisting with recruitment, retention of outpatient providers.
About BPC:
Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC) is a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health facility providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals 18 years of age and over. BPC offers a network of inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, vocational, residential, and peer services in Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara counties. BPC services provide a safe environment, fosters hope and respect, and create opportunities for personal growth, choice, and recovery.
Minimum Qualifications • Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State; and
• Certification in psychiatry by the ABPN; and
• Two (2) years of post-board certification experience as a member of the psychiatric staff in a psychiatric hospital and/or in the psychiatry department of a general hospital, one (1) year of which must have included clinical supervision of other psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, or fellows.
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
• Defense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverage
• OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Generous paid time off
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• NYS Retirement programs – NYS Pension and Deferred Compensation
Background checks will be required.
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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.
Email Address FPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
Notes on ApplyingIndicate 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 other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The 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.