Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/19/25
Applications Due: 04/25/25
Vacancy ID: 183130
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleLicensed Psychologist (NY HELPS), Buffalo Psychiatric Center - Lakeside Clinic, P25757
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $141413 to $141413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday through Friday with one evening shift per week
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 Chautauqua
Street Address Buffalo Psychiatric Center - Lakeside Clinic
355 Lakeside Ave
City Dunkirk
StateNY
Zip Code14063
Job Specifics
Duties Description Buffalo Psychiatric Center is currently recruiting a Licensed Psychologist to provide professional psychological services to individuals with mental illness.
Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.
Psychologists at Buffalo Psychiatric Center are part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provide assessment and treatment to individuals with mental illness including:
• Providing clinical leadership and program management
• Conducting forensic or court-ordered assessments
• Providing treatment and expert testimony
• Providing individual, group, or family therapy and crisis intervention
• Maintaining records and documentation
Minimum Qualifications Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program if they are licensed and currently registered to practice Psychology in New York State.
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.
OR
Candidates from within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Licensed Psychologist eligible list. To apply for placement on the eligible list, complete the Application for NYS Examinations, Form NYS-APP http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf. Additional information can be found on the examination announcement - https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom-cr/decentralized/30-007010.cfm
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required.
The salary of $141,413 includes a Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000),
Notes:
1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 716-816-2554
Email Address bpc-careers@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Buffalo Psychiatric Center
400 Forest Avenue
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14213
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
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.
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