Psychiatrist 1 and/or Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center, P27568

Duties Description

Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center (MVPC) is seeking Board Certified and Board Eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists for their inpatient hospital in Utica, New York. The Psychiatrists work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive, patient-centered, and holistic care to children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances.

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and patient admissions
• Creating treatment plans including medication management
• Obtaining and reviewing appropriate laboratory tests
• Consulting with members of the treatment team as needed
• Providing individual and group psychotherapy

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered under the HELPS program if they have a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State and have ABPN certification in psychiatry.
• 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.
• For Psychiatrist 1: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.
• For Psychiatrist 2: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.
• Limited permit option: Eligible for Psychiatrist 1 or 2 if licensed in another state or by written examination in Canada, and have a current limited permit to practice medicine in New York State. A license must be obtained within one year of the limited permit's issuance.

Transfer Opportunity

Candidates must have one year of permanent service as a Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 or Psychiatrist (Children and Youth) to be eligible for lateral transfer.

Additional Comments

The facility offers:

• Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Supplemental income of up to 50% of salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage
• Defense and Indemnification Protection
• OMH sponsored Continuing Medical Education (CME) Program
• Professional leave for additional learning activities
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• 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. Appointment and continued employment are contingent upon current licensure to practice medicine and certification in child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Loss of licensure and certification may result in removal from employment.