Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center – Peconic Clinic ACT Team, P26331 Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Date Posted:

06/13/25

Applications Due:

07/28/25

Vacancy ID:

190220 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitlePsychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Pilgrim Psychiatric Center – Peconic Clinic ACT Team, P26331 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade38 Bargaining UnitPS&T – Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $261361 to $261361 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage80% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountySuffolk Street AddressPilgrim Psychiatric Center – Peconic Clinic ACT Team 550 East Main Street, Suite 101 CityRiverhead StateNY Zip Code11901 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionPilgrim Psychiatric Center (PPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to serve as the Clinical Lead on their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. This is a traveling position. Patients will be seen within the community including: private personal residences, community group homes living, local community locations, etc. The ACT team provides comprehensive care that is community-based and occurs in the individual’s home. The goal of the ACT team is to maintain care to the individual in their natural environment and reduce demand on emergency departments and inpatient hospital services. The Psychiatrist on the ACT Team will:

• Train and supervise residents in safe and appropriate administration of psychiatric care
• Provide primary psychiatric care to patients
• Respond to urgent or emergency clinical issues
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to achieve treatment goals and ensure continuity and quality of care
• Assess and refer individuals for admission, transfer, discharge, and further treatment
• Review and maintain medical records and documentation consistent with facility, agency, State, and federal guidelines
• Serve as members of a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Monitor assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) patients and respond to AOT orders
• Provide Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment Minimum QualificationsCandidates 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. Additional CommentsPsychiatrists 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 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.

Additional Comments:

This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,000.

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. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Telephone Fax631-761-3981 Email AddressKevin.

Kaleita@omh.ny Address StreetPilgrim Psychiatric Center 998 Crooked Hill Road CityWest Brentwood StateNY Zip Code11717 Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials. ://omh.ny/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf 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.