Description

Central New York Psychiatric Center (CNYPC); a NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) Division of Forensic Services facility, is recruiting for a Clinical Director, who will serve as the Chief Medical Officer, and is responsible for the administration, oversight, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all psychiatric, medical, and contracted medical services provided by staff and consultants including:

• Participation in overall executive management and strategic plan development
• Supervision of the credentialing and privileging process
• Development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures
• Compliance with OMH, The Joint Commission (TJC), and other external accrediting bodies’ standards, rules, and regulations
  
  

The Clinical Director ensures that the clinical mission of the facility is successfully aligned with the overall mission of OMH to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers so that they can reach their goal of recovery.

About CNYPC

CNYPC provides a full range of care and treatment to persons incarcerated in the New York State and county correctional system which includes an extensive network of satellite and mental health units located in designated NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facilities and a Joint Commissioned accredited inpatient forensic hospital located in Marcy, NY.  The inpatient hospital has a university affiliation with State University of New York Upstate (SUNY Upstate) and on-site forensic fellowship with ongoing opportunities for teaching and research.  For additional information about CNYPC, please visit: 

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/facilities/cnpc/

About the Office of Mental Health

OMH operates the largest state mental health system in the country, with 23 hospitals, 90 clinics, two world class research institutes, a secure residential center, and a network of diverse community services. OMH hospitals are all Joint Commission accredited and recognized as among the best mental health hospital systems in the United States. Patients stay as long as needed, treatment is comprehensive and recovery oriented, and all services are built on principles of effective, measurable, and accountable care.

Minimum Qualifications

1. License and current registration to practice medicine in New York State or a New York State limited permit and licensure in another state or Canada;
   
   

AND

1. Certification in Psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or equivalent certifying body;
   
   

AND

1. Seven years of experience providing services to people diagnosed with mental illness, two years of which must have included supervising physicians and other clinical staff responsible for the delivery of treatment services; providing direction to staff regarding program objectives and the implementation of policy; and providing guidance to various clinical specialists.
   
   
   AND
   
   
2. Eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs
   
   

Benefits of New York State Employment at CNYPC

• Generous paid time off - thirteen (13) vacation days, eight (8) sick days, and five (5) personal days accrued during the first year of employment; thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Option to choose a health insurance plan that meets your needs.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Enrollment in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or a voluntary defined contribution plan.
• Defense and indemnification protection, which is broader in scope that typical medical malpractice insurance.
  
  

Application Procedure

Interested qualified candidates should submit a resume: [email protected]

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.