Date Posted:

07/17/26

Applications Due:

08/31/26

Vacancy ID:

220126 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitleMedical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center, P27536 Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade38 Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary RangeFrom $244235 to $244235 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassCompetitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

Yes Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyErie Street AddressWestern New York Children's Psychiatric Center 1010 East & West Road CityWest Seneca StateNY Zip Code14224 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionWestern New York Children's Psychiatric Center is recruiting a physician to serve as a Medical Specialist 2. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. As a Medical Specialist 2, you will diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide specialized medical care and treatment services to individuals with mental illness including:

• Conducting physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; d diagnosing and treating medical conditions.
• Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care, modifying treatment as needed.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives.
• Maintaining medical documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements.
• Participating in discharge planning and collaborating with other providers and disciplines.

Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty. 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 CommentsMedical Specialists 2 have an opportunity to earn up to 50% of their salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage. Regular work week is 40 hours. 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.

NOTES:

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 you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Loss of your license or limited permit or board certification in New York State or failure to maintain board certification may result in action to remove you from the position. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameHuman Resources Specialist Telephone Fax716-816-2554 Email Addresswnycpc-careers@omh.ny Address StreetWestern New York Children's Psychiatric Center 1010 East and West Road CityWest Seneca StateNY Zip Code14224 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 resume and 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.