Duties Description Central New York Psychiatric Center (CNYPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) facility is recruiting Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists for their Corrections-Based Satellite Units located in New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Five Points Correctional Facility.
As a Psychiatrist at CNYPC, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that provides culturally competent and evidence-based treatment and support services in a recovery-oriented environment for incarcerated patients that are in custody of DOCCS, including:
• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, crisis intervention, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings
• Creating treatment plans including medication management
• Attending meetings with DOCCS medical and executive staff
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with DOCCS
• Assisting DOCCS with capacity evaluations
• Responding to behavioral health emergencies within the correctional facility
• Pursuing outpatient Court Order Psychiatric Medications (COPM) and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)
• Conducting Prelease Coordination (PRC) to ensure individuals have mental health resources upon release
About CNYPC:
CNYPC operates both Forensic Inpatient Operations at Marcy NY, and Corrections-Based Operations for incarcerated individuals with mental illness in the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) custody.
Forensic Inpatient facility is a 183-bed secure hospital, comprised of sentenced incarcerated individuals who are admitted for inpatient services from various correctional facilities and county jails pursuant to section 402 of Correction Law (CL); non-sentenced incarcerated individuals who are admitted for inpatient services from the county jail only, pursuant to section 508 of the CL; defendants who are adjudicated as not competent to proceed with trial and are remanded to the OMH pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) 730. Satellite Units are located in Albion, Attica, Auburn, Coxsackie, Elmira, Five Points, Marcy RMHU, Midstate, Washington, and Wende.
About Five Points Correctional Facility:
Romulus is a charming town in Seneca County, New York, nestled at the heart of the Finger Lakes between Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. The town lies about 45 miles west of Syracuse and 50 miles east of Rochester, making it easily accessible from the Rochester-Seneca Falls metro area. The area is surrounded by rolling hills, scenic lake views, and waterfalls, with both lakes offering extensive wine trails and outdoor recreation.
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:
Psychiatrist 1: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Psychiatrist 2: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry approved by the 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 If you would like to join CNYPC 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 at the inpatient hospital.
• 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 medical, dental, & vision insurance
• NYS Retirement programs - NYS Pension and Deferred Compensation
Background checks will be required.
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This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Five Points Satellite Unit located on the grounds of Five Points Correctional Facility in Seneca County.
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.
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Email Address FPS-RMAUnit@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Central New York Psychiatric Center
PO Box 300
City Marcy
State NY
Zip Code 13403
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.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
