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Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P26866
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A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients dealing with mental illness. Assesses and treats the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Trained and licensed as a physician, and writes prescriptions for patients. Works in clinical settings including hospitals, private practice offices and community health programs.
$222,171 / year median in New York
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP Yes Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P26866 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 38 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $323244 to $362911 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri "Other" Explanation To be determined. Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County St Lawrence Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center 1 Chimney Point Drive City Odgensburg State NY Zip Code 13669 Duties Description Psychiatrists are essential to providing mental health services to the people OMH serves. They provide comprehensive and recovery oriented 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. Assistant Psychiatrists assist in providing psychiatric care and treatment services to individuals under the direct supervision of a licensed psychiatrist or physician. Psychiatrists 1 diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide psychiatric care and treatment services to assigned individuals under the direction of a higher-level psychiatrist or physician. Psychiatrists 2 independently diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide psychiatric care and treatment services to assigned individuals; provide clinical supervision and guidance to lower-level psychiatrists, physicians, and/or other medical providers; and may manage care and treatment services for an assigned facility, unit, or program. 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 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. 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. Additional Comments Psychiatrists 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
- Defense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverage
- OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- 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.