NY HELPYes

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMedical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center, Physician, P26258

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade38

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $237121 to $237121 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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 Erie

Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14213

Duties Description As a Medical Specialist 2 at Buffalo Psychiatric Center, 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; 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 Qualifications Candidates 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 Comments Medical 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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 716-816-2554

Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center

400 Forest Avenue

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14213

 

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.

https://omh.ny.gov/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.