Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePsychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Part-Time, Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit, P26026

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade38

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

Salary RangeFrom $261361 to $261361 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County New York

Street Address Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10032

Job Specifics

Duties Description As a psychiatrist 2 at the Washington Heights OnTrackNY program, you will provide outpatient psychiatric treatment to individuals enrolled in specialized early psychosis services.”?

The selected candidate will serve as a Team Psychiatrist within the OnTrackNY Program as part of a multidisciplinary specialized team to provide coordinated and assertive direct psychiatric care to adolescents and young adults (ages 16-30) experiencing early psychosis. The OnTrackNY model offers hopeful, youth-friendly, recovery-oriented work; a supportive and collaborative team-based approach; low patient caseload; training and technical assistance in the CSC model; and a learning community of experts and colleagues with the goal of empowering young people to make meaning of their experiences and pursue their goals for school, work, and relationships. Child and adolescent fellowship training, experience working within community-based mental health service settings and with adolescents and/or young adults with psychosis, and Spanish fluency are preferred.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (HELPS) program if they have a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and have certification in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

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 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

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

The posted salary is for a full time position.

Background checks will be required.
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

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.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 212-795-0786

Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu

Address

Street Washington Heights Psychiatric Unit

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10032

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. 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.