Medical Specialist 2 (Medical Director), Central Office;
NY, New York
Employer: StateJobsNY
Industry: Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Possession of a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in a medical specialty by a Member Board of the ABMS
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Medical Director within the Bureau of Health Services. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Consult and support new BHS director during transition with activities but not limited to the following:
• Support IC programs at all facilities. This includes policies and guidance, assisting with outbreak containment, and maintaining Joint Commission and CMS standards and reporting.
• Active engagement with PCs and system ICNs for guidance related to COVID and other outbreaks.
• Create written guidance based on the changing landscape of circulating pathogens. This also entails monitoring CDC information and collaboration with the NYS Department of Health.
• Work with Facilities and ASSG for mitigation and containment of infection control risks.
• Monitor and update immunization requirements for onboarding new staff.
• Support the Med Specs with updating polices and guidance for both treatment of medical conditions and updating preventative health measures.
• Assist with recruitment and retention.
• Assist in credentialing of medical specialists.
• Assist in developing referral sources for other specialty services.
• Expand current collaboration with DOH and CEI program for screening and referral of all outpatients for Hepatitis C treatment.
• Working with the Central Office Medical Directors establish metabolic monitoring process for all OMH outpatients on second generation antipsychotics.
• Assist the Central Office Medical Directors with credentialing approval of Medical Specialists.
• Continue project of establishing Low Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer to PMH patients at risk by working with Roswell Park Eddy Program (mobile imaging).
Additional Comments 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 all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Generous benefit package includes:
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision care benefits
• Membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and
• Various savings plan programs.
Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Posted salary includes a $3400.00 Downstate Adjustment.
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Name Ciara Palmo
Telephone
Fax (518) 486-3897
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #169157 in the subject line of your email when applying.
You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.
Duties Description The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Medical Director within the Bureau of Health Services. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Consult and support new BHS director during transition with activities but not limited to the following:
• Support IC programs at all facilities. This includes policies and guidance, assisting with outbreak containment, and maintaining Joint Commission and CMS standards and reporting.
• Active engagement with PCs and system ICNs for guidance related to COVID and other outbreaks.
• Create written guidance based on the changing landscape of circulating pathogens. This also entails monitoring CDC information and collaboration with the NYS Department of Health.
• Work with Facilities and ASSG for mitigation and containment of infection control risks.
• Monitor and update immunization requirements for onboarding new staff.
• Support the Med Specs with updating polices and guidance for both treatment of medical conditions and updating preventative health measures.
• Assist with recruitment and retention.
• Assist in credentialing of medical specialists.
• Assist in developing referral sources for other specialty services.
• Expand current collaboration with DOH and CEI program for screening and referral of all outpatients for Hepatitis C treatment.
• Working with the Central Office Medical Directors establish metabolic monitoring process for all OMH outpatients on second generation antipsychotics.
• Assist the Central Office Medical Directors with credentialing approval of Medical Specialists.
• Continue project of establishing Low Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer to PMH patients at risk by working with Roswell Park Eddy Program (mobile imaging).
Additional Comments 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 all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Generous benefit package includes:
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision care benefits
• Membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and
• Various savings plan programs.
Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Posted salary includes a $3400.00 Downstate Adjustment.
#LI-DNI
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Ciara Palmo
Telephone
Fax (518) 486-3897
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12229
Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #169157 in the subject line of your email when applying.
You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.
Created: 2024-10-11
Reference: 169157
Country: United States
State: New York
City: NY
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