Psychiatrist 1 or 2 (Hourly) -Kingsboro ATC

Psychiatrist Position

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform include carrying out psychiatric examinations and assessments, making diagnoses, writing physician's orders, determining the need for and carrying out consultations with external psychiatric personnel and managed care companies, educating patients individually, participating with other clinical staff on the treatment team, responding to psychiatric emergencies, carrying out discharge planning and post discharge referral, carrying out quality improvement activities, supervising a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, and other job-related tasks as assigned. Computer skills are required, as well as flexibility to assist at other ATCs within the region as needed. The ATC uses a computerized patient record system.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy are as follows:

Psychiatrist 2: Must possess a license to practice medicine in New York State and certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or by a foreign board which is clearly equivalent in its requirements.

Psychiatrist 1: Must possess a license to practice medicine in New York State and proof of satisfactory completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology for entrance into their certifying examination. Must be eligible for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs which must be maintained for continued employment. Failure to do so will result in the termination of employment.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are Tobacco Free Facilities. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model.

Background Investigation Requirements: Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List, investigated through a Criminal Background Check, and screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment. The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. 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. New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io.