Medical Specialist 2 - St. Lawrence ATC (NY HELPS)

About the role

The incumbent of this position is intended to serve as the ATC Medical Director and will function as part of a multidisciplinary team with responsibilities to include a broad range of medical, and some managerial duties to be carried out in coordination and consultation with the various disciplines within the ATC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care provided to patients; obtain medical histories, perform physical examinations, order medications and procedures; authorize admissions and renders admitting diagnoses.
• Provide individual and group health education and risk reduction counseling.
• Available for consultation, direction, and on-site care on evenings, weekends, and during off hours.
• Serve as health advisor to multi-disciplinary team; provide consultation/peer review to other physicians/clinicians; supervise nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants; actively participates in activities intended to improve patient care/facility operations.
• Assist in patient discharge planning, especially in terms of health care needs, meets with patient prior to discharge.
• Act as a participating member of the Management Team, Incident Review Committee and Health and safety Committee.
• Provides clinical supervision, guidance, and training to other medical professionals, nursing, and direct care staff; and monitors the coordination and implementation of care.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board-certification in addiction medicine or addiction psychiatry; or
• Board-certification in a primary medical or psychiatric specialty plus three or more (3+) years of post-residency experience in specialty addiction treatment.
• To qualify as post-residency specialty addiction treatment experience, physicians must have worked a minimum of 20 hours per week providing direct patient care in specialty addiction treatment setting(s) for at least 3 continuous years.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in a medical specialty by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).

Additional Comments

• Salary: Medical Specialist 2: $244,235
• Benefits: Excellent Health Insurance Benefits Including Vision and Dental, NYS Employees Retirement System (Pension), Optional Deferred Compensation, Continuing Education Benefits, Generous Paid Leave Benefits, Compensation for 13 State holidays per year.
• Programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Facilities: OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are tobacco free facilities.

Background Investigation Requirements

• Check against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL).
• Criminal Background Check (CBC).
• Screen against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR).

Equal Opportunity Employer

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address: Recruitment@oasas.ny.gov
Address: Office of Addiction Services and Supports