Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center (MVPC) is a New York State Office of Mental Health and Joint Commission Accredited facility, providing comprehensive community-based mental health services for adults and inpatient services for children & youth. There is no mandatory on-call, but additional compensation may be available through extra service. Located in the foothills of the Adirondacks, Utica provides easy access to the Adirondack Park and its four-season activities. It is 90 miles west of Albany and 50 miles east of Syracuse. We are currently seeking full time/part time Adult Psychiatrist with primary assignment at our OMH licensed Article 31 Clinic serving adults with behavioral health challenges.

Qualifications:

Psychiatrist 1: 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.

Psychiatrist 2: possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry by the ABPN.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Conduct initial psychiatric evaluation and assessment of pre-existing conditions and current conditions; assess and triage the mental and behavioral health concerns of adults in an outpatient mental health clinic.
* Facilitate ongoing behavioral health services for clients, individual and family support, psychopharmacology assessments, medication monitoring and management, behavioral assessments and monitoring, education regarding medication, side effects and behavioral health resources.
* Provide prescriptions for psychotropic medications and deliver injectable medications, under the supervision of clinic psychiatrist through the E-Prescribe system.
* Maintain all required paperwork and documentation necessary to meet regulatory and billing standards.
* Review and sign client treatment plans.
* Communicate and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure continuum of care and appropriateness for level of care.
* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and consultations with collaborating psychiatrist.
* Participate in ongoing staff development training to maintain and improve personal knowledge base.
* Cover colleagues when needed (during vacations, leave or shortage of staff) at other sites.
* Responsible for keeping up all licensures and certifications.

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 the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The salary posted is for full time employment. Salary for part time employment would be prorated.

Positions available in Rome and Utica locations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $296,801.00 - $310,022.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply