Psychiatrist

Duties Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Psychiatrists are an essential part of the Article 16 Clinic behavioral health team.
• They provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment services built on principles of effective, measurable, and accountable care.
• As medical doctors, psychiatrists are responsible for ensuring that all services are integrated to promote mental and physical health and recovery.
• Additionally, since psychopharmacology has become an integral component of modern mental health treatment, psychiatrists serve as primary prescribers.
• The Psychiatrist 1 may also provide clinical supervision and guidance to other medical personnel or clinicians and may supervise psychiatric care and treatment services for an assigned facility or program.
• The Psychiatrist 1 will advise residential multi-disciplinary treatment teams on implementing psychiatric plans of care.
• As Psychiatrist 1, you will serve as a practicing specialist under the direction of a higher-level Psychiatrist or Physician.

Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.

• License and Certification:
  Loss of license or limited permit to practice medicine in New York State or failure to maintain certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (if required) will result in action to remove you from the position.
• Credentials will be reviewed at the time of interview.
• Background Investigation/Justice Center Review:
  Prospective employees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and may be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC). Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with state and federal law.
• Medicaid and Medicare:
  Must not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any exclusion lists; may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider and obtain an NPI.
• NYS license to practice medicine information available from the NYSED Office.
• Certification in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, or Forensic Psychiatry information available from ABPN.
• Accredited training programs in psychiatry information available from ACGME.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. Employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to convert to permanent competitive status within one year of permanent appointment. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.