Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleClinical Director, Psychiatric Center, St Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P18283
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $261289 to $299552 Annually
Minimum Qualifications To be considered, candidates must have:
Board Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or clearly equivalent certifying body;
AND
A minimum of seven years of extensive professional experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness (two years must have been in a position comparable to a Clinical Chief of Service in the New York State Office of Mental Health);
AND
A valid license to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada;
AND
Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Duties Description The Clinical Director serves as the Chief Medical Officer of SLPC. The Clinical Director is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants of the psychiatric center. The Clinical Director participates in overall executive management and strategic plan development. The Clinical Director supervises the credentialing and privileging process, and has primary responsibility for developing, updating and implementing clinical policies and procedures and together with the other members of the Executive Cabinet, ensures that SLPC is in compliance with all Office of Mental Health (OMH), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission (TJC) and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules and regulations.
Additional Comments St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center (SLPC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center. Located in Ogdensburg, New York, SLPC provides a comprehensive range of quality outpatient and inpatient services to adults and children covering a six (6) county service area in Upstate New York. These services are delivered in a respectful, safe and caring environment with a primary focus on hope and recovery. SLPC promotes a system of care in which treatment, rehabilitation and recovery are realized through ongoing collaboration with patients, their families and the service providers within the facility’s catchment area. Emphasis is on services that are person centered, strength and evidence-based, and that recognize the importance of individual preferences. For further information about SLPC, please visit the facility website at:
https://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/slpc
Background Investigation and Fees:
All prospective employees will be fingerprinted and undergo a complete Criminal Background Check against New York State and federal criminal history records. Candidates will also be subject to a check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, and the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) maintained by the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). Candidates may be required to pay the fees associated with these background checks. Employment is contingent upon your complying with and satisfactorily meeting these background investigation requirements.
Notes:
1. Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining a current
New York State license or limited permit to practice medicine,
and maintaining eligibility for full and unconditional participation
in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
2. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly demonstrate how
they meet the minimum qualifications. Vague or ambiguous
information will not be interpreted in the candidate’s favor.
3. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, you
cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the
Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If you
are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual
or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your
employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Ms. Katherine Bush, Human Resources Specialist 2
Email Address omhjobs@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health, Attn: Clinical Director, Psychiatric Center - St Lawrence Psychiatric Center
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates interested in employment at this location should submit a resume by May 8, 2018.
Please include your e-mail address on your resume.
ST LAWRENCE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER