Medical Specialist ; NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27629

Position: Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27629
Location: Chemung

Position Information NY HELP:
Yes Agency:
Mental Health, Office of

Title:

Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Elmira Psychiatric Center, P27629

Occupational Category:
Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade: 38

Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range:
From $244235 to $244235 Annually

Employment Type

:
Full-Time Appointment Type :

Permanent

Jurisdictional Class :

Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage : 0%
Schedule Workweek :
Mon-Fri Hours Per Week : 40

Workday From : 6 AM To : 6 PM Flextime allowed? :
No Mandatory overtime? :
No Compressed workweek allowed? :
No Telecommuting allowed? :
No

Location County :
Chemung Street Address :
Elmira Psychiatric Center : 100 Washington Street City :
Elmira State: NY Zip Code: 14902

Job Specifics Duties Description :
Elmira Psychiatric Center (EPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited hospital, is recruiting a Medical Specialist 2/Board-Certified Physician. Physicians at EPC are part of a multi-disciplinary team that provides comprehensive and individualized treatment to children, adolescents, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

As a Medical Specialist 2 at EPC, you will provide specialized medical care and treatment services for individuals with mental illness in an inpatient hospital setting including:
• Conducting physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and diagnosing and treating medical conditions
• Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care
• Collaborating with the treatment team to achieve treatment goals and objectives
• Participating in discharge planning and working collaboratively with other providers and disciplines as needed to facilitate medical follow-up after discharge
• Assisting in the development of medical policies, reviewing patient records for new admissions, and ensuring all medical documentation compliance with facility, state and federal standards
• Supervising Family Nurse Practitioners About EPC:

EPC provides comprehensive inpatient and community treatment services to adults and children who have been diagnosed with serious mental illness in New York’s Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions. Community-based services include Assertive Community Treatment, Mobile Integration Team, Community and Family Care Residences, Health Home Management, School-based Day Treatment, Drop-In Centers, and Outpatient Clinic (MHOTRS) treatment.

EPC, located in Elmira on the Chemung River in New York’ Southern Tier, is just a short drive to the Pennsylvania border. Known for its unique blend of small-town charm and urban amenities, Elmira offers affordability in a quiet city environment.

Minimum Qualifications :
Candidates from outside State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in your specialty.

OR Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional Comments :
If you would like to join EPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:
• 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
•…