Hourly Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 (Van Dyke Addiction Treatment Center) (Town of Ovid)

Overview

The incumbent will carry out psychiatric examinations and assessments, make diagnoses, write physician’s orders, determine the need for and carry out consultations with external psychiatric personnel, educate patients individually, participate with other clinical staff on the treatment team, respond to psychiatric emergencies, carry out discharge planning and post discharge referral, carry out quality improvement activities, may supervise 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. NOTE: The ATC uses a computerized patient record system.

Responsibilities

• Carry out psychiatric examinations and assessments
• Make diagnoses and write physician’s orders
• Determine the need for and conduct consultations with external psychiatric personnel
• Educate patients individually
• Participate with other clinical staff on the treatment team
• Respond to psychiatric emergencies
• Discharge planning and post-discharge referral
• Carry out quality improvement activities
• May supervise a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry
• Other job-related tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 exam.
• 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.

Creedmoor ATC is a tobacco-free facility.

Background Investigation & Additional Comments

• Prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.
• Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Fingerprinting may be required and fees may apply.
• Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Fees may apply. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

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 origin, 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 apply.placed-app.com

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 and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.