Forensic Telepsychiatry, Central New York Psychiatric Center - Albany VTC Unit, PP21063

Company: State of New York
Location: Albany
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications PSYCHIATRIST 1: $201,838

PSYCHIATRIST 2: $212,242

PSYCHIATRIST 2: (Forensic): $222,646

PSYCHIATRIST 1:

Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and completion of an accredited training program in general psychiatry acceptable by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into its examination. Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

PSYCHIATRIST 2:

Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and board certification in general psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

PSYCHIATRIST 2: (Forensic)

Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and board certification in both general and forensic psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.

Duties Description Telepsychiatrists provide professional mental health care service through videoconferencing equipment from hub locations to OMH prison based satellite units throughout the state.

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.

As a Psychiatrist 1, you will serve as a practicing specialist under the direction of a higher level Psychiatrist or Physician.

As a Psychiatrist 2, you will serve as a practicing specialist and may oversee services for a treatment program, a group of clients or residents, a facility, or a unit.

Additional Comments Background Investigation/Justice Center Review

Prospective appointees will be:

(1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs

(2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks

(3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees.

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