Psychiatrist

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program offering up to $120,000

Supplemental income for evening and weekend coverage

Defense and indemnification protection

OMH-sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program

Generous paid time off

NYS Retirement programs

Generous paid time off

NYS retirement programs

Job summary

A state mental health organization is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists for outpatient clinics across New York. The ideal candidate will conduct psychiatric assessments, create treatment plans, and manage a caseload of patients. Strong emphasis is placed on providing holistic, patient-centered care within a multi-disciplinary team. Competitive benefits include a loan repayment program and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Prior experience in managing a caseload of patients.
• Willingness to testify in court hearings for Assisted Outpatient Treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Create treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Manage caseloads of 8-15 patients daily.
• Testify in court hearings for Assisted Outpatient Treatment and related orders.

Skills

Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments

Creation of treatment plans

Patient management

Education

License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State

Completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the ABPN

Certification in psychiatry approved by the ABPN

Job description

Rockland Psychiatric Center (RPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists for their outpatient clinics and ACT Teams. Outpatient clinics are located in Mount Vernon, White Plains, Peekskill, Putnam, Dutchess, Newburgh, and Middletown; ACT Teams are located in Orange and Dutchess Counties.

Psychiatrists at RPC are part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive, patient-centered, and holistic team-based care to individuals with mental illness 18 years of age or older, including:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations
• Creating treatment plans including medication management and psychotherapy
• Managing caseloads of 8-15 patients daily
• Testifying in court hearings for Assisted Outpatient Treatment and orders of Conditions for Insanity Acquitesses.

About RPC:

RPC provides a full range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support to adults 18 and older with serious mental illness. RPC serves individuals living in Rockland, Westchester, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster counties as well as the Greater NYC Region. In addition to RPC’s inpatient facility, they provide a network of outpatient services including clinics, mobile mental health teams, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams, case management, and residential programs.

If you would like to join RPC 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
• 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 Retirement programs – NYS Pension and Deferred Compensation

Minimum Qualifications:

Psychiatrist 1: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.

Psychiatrist 2: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.

Additional Comments:

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.

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 Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment.

Background checks are required.

This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.