About this opportunity
New York State Office of Mental Health lists this Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P27952 opportunity in new hampton, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Duties Description Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center (MHFPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Medical Specialist 2/Board-Certified Physician Psychiatrists for their secure adult facility located in New Hampton, NY. The shift schedule is from 7:30 AM – 4:30PM.
As a Medical Specialist 2 at MFPC, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered, and recovery-focused treatments to individuals admitted by court order including:
Conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and diagnosing and treating medical conditions
Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care
Attending treatment team meetings
Managing rapid responses and crises
Participating in discharge planning and working collaboratively with other providers and disciplines as needed to facilitate medical follow-up after discharge
Assisting in the development of medical policies, reviewing patient records for new admissions, and ensuring all medical documentation compliance with facility, state and federal standards
About MHFPC:
MHFPC offers a comprehensive range of care and treatment for individuals aged 16 and older who have been incarcerated in state and county correctional systems. This service is provided at their secure forensic inpatient hospital and through a network of corrections-based mental health units that serve individuals in the custody of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Located in Orange County, MHFPC is just an hour's drive from the heart of Manhattan and serves as a central hub for various experiences and adventures in upstate New York.
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 If you would like to join MHFPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:
Defense and Indemnification Protection- broader in scope than typical medical malpractice coverage
OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
Professional leave for additional learning activities
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.
Posted salary includes a Mid-Hudson adjustment of $2,150.
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.
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Worksite address
new hampton, NY, 10958, US
Who can apply
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