Psychiatry, Full Time Psychiatry Physician

Psychiatrist 1

Psychiatrists are an essential part of the Article 16 Clinic behavioral health team. They provide comprehensive psychiatric treatment services built on principles of effective, measurable, and accountable care. As medical doctors, psychiatrists are responsible for ensuring that all services are integrated to promote mental and physical health and recovery. Additionally, since psychopharmacology has become an integral component of modern mental health treatment, psychiatrists serve as primary prescribers. The Psychiatrist 1 may also provide clinical supervision and guidance to other medical personnel or clinicians and may supervise psychiatric care and treatment services for an assigned facility or program. The Psychiatrist 1 will advise residential multi-disciplinary treatment teams on implementing psychiatric plans of care. As Psychiatrist 1, you will serve as a practicing specialist under the direction of a higher-level Psychiatrist or Physician.

Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the ABPN.

License and Certification: Loss of license or limited permit to practice medicine in New York State or failure to maintain certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (if required) will result in action to remove you from the position. Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: In some agencies, the names of all prospective employees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL), maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal law, And may be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). NYS license to practice medicine: Information on requirements for licensure should be directed to the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions at: The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Medicine Unit, 89 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12234-1000; (Certification in General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, or Forensic Psychiatry: Information on requirements for certification in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or forensic psychiatry may be obtained by mail from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc., by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io; or on the Internet at Accredited training programs in psychiatry: Information regarding acceptable accredited training programs in general psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, or forensic psychiatry can be obtained by mail from the Accrediting Council for Graduate Medical Education, Suite 2000, 515 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60654; (This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status. If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. 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