Description
Job Information and Duties:
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is seeking a Psychiatrist 1 or Psychiatrist 2 to serve as a member of the Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center’s (ATC’s) multidisciplinary treatment team. The incumbent will carry out psychiatric examinations and assessments, make diagnoses, write physician’s orders, determine the need for and carry out consultations with external psychiatric personnel, educate patients individually, participate with other clinical staff on the treatment team, respond to psychiatric emergencies, carry out discharge planning and post discharge referral, carry out quality improvement activities, may supervise a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry, and other job-related tasks as assigned. Computer skills are required.
This position is expected to be Monday through Friday, but there is flexibility with determining the work schedule for this position and work hours will be discussed at time of interview.
The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data-driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non-violence in keeping with the trauma informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non-violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.
Salary: Psychiatrist 2 - $283,577* & Psychiatrist 1 - $270,356*
*Plus 4,000 Location Pay
Facility Address:
Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center
754 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Benefits:
New York State provides a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid leave; NYS Employees Retirement System (pension); optional Deferred Compensation Program (457b); tuition assistance; compensation for 13 State holidays per year; access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs; and Flex Spending Accounts. Further Benefits information is listed below but please let us know if you have questions!
Medical Coverage
-Choice of individual or family coverage. Choice of Empire Plan or a Health Maintenance Organization.
-All plans provide hospital, medical/surgical, mental health, substance abuse, and prescription drug coverage.
-Premiums paid through biweekly deduction. Rates vary depending on plan chosen.
-28 day waiting period before medical coverage becomes effective.
Dental Coverage
-Choice of individual or family coverage. Benefits provided through Emblem Health/GHI Preferred Dental Plan.
-No premium for coverage (individual or family); New York State pays full premium for active employees.
-28 day waiting period before dental coverage becomes effective.
Vision Coverage
-Choice of individual or family coverage. Benefits provided through Davis Vision.
-No premiums for coverage (individual or family); New York State pays full premium for active employees.
-28 day waiting period before vision coverage becomes effective.
New York State & Local Retirement System
-Defined benefit plan. Pension benefit based on age, years of credited service, and final average salary.
-New members of the retirement system would be in Tier 6, with pre-tax contributions based on salary.
-Membership is mandatory for permanent, full-time employees. Membership is optional for others.
-Members are vested after 5 years.
-Full retirement at age 63. May retire as early as age 55 if vested, but if less than age 63, retirement allowance will be permanently reduced by an early age reduction.
-May take loan against contribution after at least one year of service. Repayment of loans is through payroll deduction.
New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
-Voluntary savings program used to save additional, tax-deferred money for retirement.
-Employees elect how to invest contributions. Options include a guaranteed interest fund, money mark fund, and a variety of stock and bond mutual funds.
Attendance and Leave
-Basic work week for full-time employees is 40 hours (8 hours/day) at our Addiction Treatment Centers.
-Vacation Accruals: Earn 13 days annually during first 6 years. Receive one bonus day of vacation on anniversary date for each year of service up to 7 years (and 7 days). -Starting the seventh year, earn at rate of 20 days per year. After completing 20 years, become eligible for additional bonus days. Can be carried over year to year, subject to maximum accrual as of April 1st of each year.
-Sick Leave: Earn 13 days annually. May be used at retirement to offset cost of retiree medical coverage, and to be calculated as service credit in calculation of pension benefits. Can be carried over year to year, subject to maximum accrual.
-Personal Leave: Credited with 5 days each year on anniversary date.
-Holiday Leave: 13 compensated State holidays annually.
Flex Spending Accounts
-Health Care Spending Accounts - contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible health-related expenses not reimbursed by insurance.
-Dependent Care Advantage Accounts - contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for childcare, elder care, or disabled dependent care.
-Adoption Advantage Account – contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for expenses related to adoption of an eligible child.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program allows public service employees to have the remaining balance on direct loans forgiven after 120 qualifying payments are made under an accepted repayment plan while working full-time for an eligible employer. New York State is an eligible employer. More information is available at https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-loan-forgiveness.
About OASAS:
The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) oversees one of the nation’s largest substance use disorder systems of care. The agency’s responsibilities include:
-Overseeing approximately 1,700 prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery programs that serve over 680,000 individuals per year.
-Inspecting and monitoring over 900 chemical dependence treatment programs to ensure quality of care and compliance with standards. This includes operating 12 State-run Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs).
-Providing comprehensive education and prevention programs through school and community-based providers.
-Coordination of state-federal relations in the area of addiction services.
-Monitoring gambling and substance use disorder trends in New York State.
-Linking clients served by other agencies and within the criminal justice system to addiction services.
-Providing education and training to persons dealing with clients.
-Administering the credentialing of alcoholism and substance use counselors, problem gambling counselors, prevention practitioners and prevention specialists in New York State.
-Approving the establishment, incorporation and/or construction of facilities offering substance use disorder services in New York State.
OASAS is always looking for qualified individuals to join our dedicated staff. Employment at OASAS offers a rewarding career for individuals interested in providing important addiction services to New Yorkers in need.
OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply.
New York State OASAS is an equal opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national original, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class. OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility@oasas.ny.gov.
Requirements
MIMINUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Psychiatrist 2: Must possess a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and certification in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).*
Psychiatrist 1: Must possess a license and current registration to practice medicine in New York State, and completion of a training program in psychiatry approved by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).*
NOTE: *Candidates must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicaid and Medicare programs. Failure to maintain licensure, certification and Medicaid/Medicare eligibility will result in the termination of employment.
