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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/19/18

Applications Due12/19/18

Vacancy ID61642

AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of

TitleChief of Medical Services

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade38

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

Salary RangeFrom $258780 to $278780 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 501 7th Avenue

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10018

Minimum Qualifications • Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State plus,
• Six years of experience in the practice of medicine, two years of which must be in an administrative or supervisory capacity;
• Appointees must be eligible for and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and must maintain eligibility after appointment;
• Appropriate certification by an American Medical Specialty Board and one year of post-certification experience in that specialty can be substituted for four years of general experience;
• Must have, or acquire within one year of appointment, a subspecialty board certification in addiction psychiatry from the American Board of Medical Specialties, an addiction certification from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), a certification by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), or hold a subspecialty board certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Osteopathic Association;
• Must have or obtain a federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine-certified) within six months of employment.

Duties Description The Office of Health, Wellness and Medical Direction provides leadership, oversight, and administrative guidance to state and private operated addictions treatment providers within New York State. The Chief of Medical Services, under the direct supervision of the OASAS Commissioner, will serve as a member of the executive-level management team and participate in the decision-making process regarding agency policies as they pertain to the entire provider system, public and private. The incumbent will be responsible for the overall administration and coordination of medical services and leadership for OASAS. The incumbent will provide supervision and overall administration of the medical services offered at the twelve (12) OASAS-operated Addiction Treatment Centers; have organizational responsibilities and standing membership on the OASAS Medical Advisory Board; develop ongoing expertise in the emerging field of Addiction Medicine including the development of best practices, training protocols and an establishment of a liaison function with the American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM); develop and present workshops and training programs on Addiction Medicine; develop technical assistance material for OASAS providers and their clients; consult with the Bureau of Professional Development on standardized training programs for clinicians on the incorporation of addiction medicine; act as the liaison between the Bureau of Professional Development and the Professional Development sections of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to ensure that OASAS training programs are consistent with Federal direction; review medical standards of care established by applicants for OASAS licensure, including medical care protocols; ensure protocols developed by applicants for OASAS licensure are consistent with established practice and are offered technical assistance as needed; and membership on the OASAS Patient Death Review Panel. Travel within and outside of New York State is required; to be discussed at interview.

Additional Comments This is a non-competitive, phi position.

Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

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 Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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Name Erica Behan, Director, Human Resources

Telephone (518) 457-2963

Fax (518) 457-4880

Email Address HumanResources@oasas.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS OASAS

1450 Western Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12203

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a current resume/curriculum vitae for consideration.

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