Psychiatrist 1 / Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Central Office Position Available In New York, New York

Date Posted:

06/10/25

Applications Due:

06/26/25

Vacancy ID:

189882 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitlePsychiatrist 1 / Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Central Office Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade38 Bargaining UnitPS&T

• Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $249176 to $261361 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage30% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week37.

5 Workday From8 AM To5 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

Yes Location CountyNew York Street AddressNYS Office of Mental Health 1051 Riverview Drive CityNew York StateNY Zip Code10032 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a psychiatrist, with an addiction focus, in the Office of Hospital Care and Community Transitions in the Division of Planning and Quality Management. The incumbent will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner of the Office. The Office of Hospital Care and Community Transitions is newly established and aims to provide technical assistance to hospital-based programs to ensure high quality care and discharge planning for New Yorkers with mental health and co-morbid needs. The Office also takes a population health approach in helping the whole MH delivery continuum best serve individuals who may struggle with care transitions or whose needs are not clearly met by specific existing programs. Co-morbid substance use disorders creates significant barriers for many individuals in this population. Specific Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the Office’s Regional Teams and OMH’s Field Offices provide TA and case consultation to hospital programs.
• Provide expertise and training to OMH staff and community providers on how to best serve individuals with co-morbid substance use disorders.
• Support other offices in the Division, including helping implement Review Panels.
• Provide program evaluation expertise as new initiatives are implemented in hospital programs and in programs who accept individuals for ambulatory treatment post-discharge.
• Support efforts of the Office of Population Health and Evaluation as they relate to the Division’s work or as directed by Division leadership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for any division in OMH that may require assistance, as directed by Division leadership.
• Promote and support research and educational initiatives focused on treatment of individuals with co-occurring disorders in acute settings.

Minimum QualificationsNon-Competitive Minimum Qualifications Under the

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Program:

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. Preferred candidates will possess the following:

• Completion of an addiction psychiatry fellowship program approved by the ABPN
• Direct clinical experience in addiction psychiatry (full or part time).
• Direct research experience in addiction psychiatry or program evaluation with minimum of two published or accepted papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Transfer Opportunity:

Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 or Psychiatrist (Children and Youth) to be eligible for lateral transfer. Additional CommentsEmployment with New York State offers unmatched benefits, individual support, and career mobility for motivated individuals including: NYS pension and retirement programs; annual cost of living and performance advance increases; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care; paid time off, including thirteen paid holidays per year, and paid personal leave, vacation leave, and sick leave. Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees’ unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of NY HELPS, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected that employees hired under

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will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a

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title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameCiara Palmo Telephone Fax(518) 486-3897 Email AddressOMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV Address StreetNYS Office of Mental Health 44 Holland Avenue CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12229 Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #189882 in the subject line of your email when applying. You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.