Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, Part Time, P28357

New York State Office of Mental Health; New Hampton (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS health, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health seeks a part-time Medical Specialist 2 at the Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and managing medical care for individuals with mental illness, with collaboration across healthcare teams.

Eligible candidates include those from outside or within State Service who meet licensure and ABMS certification requirements. The job offers a generous NYS benefits package, including insurance, retirement programs, and paid

Qualifications

• Board certification by ABMS in the physician's specialty.
• New York State medical license is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and provide medical care to individuals with mental illness.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other treatments as needed.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to meet treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and records.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate with other providers.

Education

ABMS Board Certification

New York State Medical License

Job description

Duties Description

Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center is recruiting a part time physician to serve as a Medical Specialist 2. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

As a Medical Specialist 2, you will diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide specialized medical care and treatment services to individuals with mental illness including:

• Conducting physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
• Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care, modifying treatment as needed.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives.
• Maintaining medical documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements.
• Participating in discharge planning and collaborating with other providers and disciplines.

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.

OR

Candidates 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

Medical Specialists have an opportunity to earn up to 50% of their salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage. Regular work week is 40 hours.

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Posted salary includes a Mid-Hudson adjustment of $2,150.

NOTES

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.