Board eligible or certified psychiatrist in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.
License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State.
Completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.
Candidates must be eligible under the HELPS program or have competitive service experience.
Minimum one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service for internal transfers.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments.
Create treatment plans, including medication management.
Obtain and review laboratory tests as needed.
Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
Participate in treatment team meetings.
Benefits
Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program up to $120,000.
Supplemental income opportunities up to 50% of salary.
Comprehensive defense and indemnification protection.
OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program.
Generous paid time off and excellent advancement opportunities.
NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance.
NYS retirement programs including pension and deferred compensation.
Full Job Description
Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrists for their outpatient North Tonawanda Clinic, located in Niagara County.
As a Psychiatrist at BPC, you will provide comprehensive, patient centered, and recovery focused treatments to individuals with mental illness 18 year of age or older; including: • Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments • Creating treatment plans including medication management • Obtaining and reviewing appropriate laboratory tests and consulting with members of treatment team as needed • Providing individual and group psychotherapy • Participating in treatment team meetings
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.
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 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 • Defense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverage • OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth • Generous paid time off • NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance • NYS Retirement programs - NYS Pension and Deferred Compensation
Background checks will be required.
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Name Human Resources
Telephone
Email Address FPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14213
Notes on Applying Indicate 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.
