Forensic Psychiatrist

Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center (MHFPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists for their secure adult facility located in New Hampton, NY. As a Psychiatrist at MHFPC, you will provide comprehensive, patient centered, and recovery focused treatments to individuals admitted by court order including: Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments and discharge evaluations Conducting suicide, violence, and AIMS assessments Engaging in forensic evaluations and completing forensic assessments Testifying in court regarding the individual’s fitness capacity and medication treatment over objection Creating treatment plans including medication management Communicating with correctional facility and the individual’s counsels regarding the individual’s condition 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. If you would like to join MHFPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: Psychiatrist Loan Repayment Program offering up to $120,000 Supplemental income of up to 50% of salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage 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 Retirement programs – NYS Pension and Deferred Compensation Minimum Qualifications: 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. Psychiatrist 2: License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry approved by the ABPN. Additional Comments: The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidate’s cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment. Background checks are required. This position is eligible for a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Office of Mental Health