Psychiatrist

Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Psychiatrist 3, Director of Outpatient Psychiatry to provide clinical and administrative oversight of medical staff assigned to outpatient programs and clinics located in Butler, Lancaster, North Tonawanda, Lakeside, and Zoar. The Director of Outpatient Psychiatry will directly supervise all outpatient psychiatry providers at BPC’s five outpatient clinics and Assertive Care Treatment (ACT) team to ensure treatment programs align with the clinical mission of patient-centered care at BPC. Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing clinical and administrative supervision, evaluation, and development of outpatient medical staff including Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners. Collaborating with BPC leadership in the development and support of clinical programs, policies, and initiatives. Coordinating training and supervision of resident physicians, medical students, APP students, and fellows with the Medical Education Site Director. Providing consultation to outpatient providers and residential services and coordinating patient care with the Inpatient Director of Psychiatry. Overseeing the quality of treatment services provided by medical staff and ensuring compliance with OMH standards. Conducting case reviews, providing treatment recommendations and second opinions, participating in treatment planning, and providing direct clinical care to patients as needed. Participating in Administrator-On-Call coverage. Assisting with recruitment, retention of outpatient providers. About BPC Buffalo Psychiatric Center (BPC) is a Joint Commission accredited Office of Mental Health facility providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals 18 years of age and over. BPC offers a network of inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, vocational, residential, and peer services in Erie, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara counties. BPC services provide a safe environment, fosters hope and respect, and create opportunities for personal growth, choice, and recovery. If you would like to join BPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: 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 Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State; and Certification in psychiatry by the ABPN; and Two (2) years of post-board certification experience as a member of the psychiatric staff in a psychiatric hospital and/or in the psychiatry department of a general hospital, one (1) year of which must have included clinical supervision of other psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, or fellows. Additional Comments The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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 Governor’s 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, candidates 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. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr