Duties Description Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center is recruiting for a Psychiatrist 2 Forensic to provide a full range of care and treatment to individuals incarcerated in the State and County Correctional System. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
As a Psychiatrist 2 Forensic at Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, you will be part of a diverse interdisciplinary team focused on providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and evidence based treatment including:
• Performing psychiatric screenings, evaluations, and examinations.
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and procedures, diagnosing, and treating various psychiatric conditions.
• Administering psychiatric treatments, medications, and therapies. Conducting follow-up exams and modifying treatments as needed.
• Collaborating with other licensed physicians and healthcare providers on diagnoses and treatment plans and approves treatment recommendations.
• Competency restoration.
• Correctional mental health services.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they have:
• License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State; and
• Certification in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN); and
• Certification in forensic psychiatry approved be 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 Psychiatrists at OMH are eligible for:
• Loan Repayment 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
Background checks will be required.
NOTE: 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.
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 lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Continued employment as a Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 is dependent upon current licensure and to practice medicine and in the case of current certification in psychiatry, certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Loss of licensure and certification may result in removal from this position.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Email Address mhpc.hrapplications@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center
2834 Route 17 M
City New Hampton
State NY
Zip Code 10958
Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
