<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 05/12/25</p> <p>Applications Due10/22/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID187775</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyMental Health, Office of</p> <p>TitleMedical Specialist 2, Capital District Psychiatric Center, P26103</p> <p>Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services</p> <p>Salary Grade38</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $237121 to $237121 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 6 AM</p> <p>To 6 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Capital District Psychiatric Center</p> <p>75 New Scotland Avenue</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12209</p> <p>Duties Description As a Medical Specialist 2 at Capital District Psychiatric Center, you will diagnose, treat, prescribe, and provide specialized medical care and treatment services to individuals with mental illness including:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting physical examinations; ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests; diagnosing and treating medical conditions. </li><li>Prescribing medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care, modifying treatment as needed. </li><li>Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives. </li><li>Maintaining medical documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements. </li><li>Participating in discharge planning and collaborating with other providers and disciplines. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Capital District Psychiatric Center is recruiting a physician to serve as a Medical Specialist 2. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>OR</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional Comments Medical Specialists 2 have an opportunity to earn up to 50% of their salary by volunteering to provide evening, night, and weekend coverage. Regular work week is 40 hours.</p> <p>All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:</p> <ul> <li>NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance </li><li>Access to tuition assistance programs </li><li>Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth </li><li>Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave </li><li>NYS Retirement programs </li></ul> <p>Background checks will be required.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax 518-549-6611</p> <p>Email Address cdpcpersonnel@omh.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street Capital District Psychiatric Center</p> <p>75 New Scotland Avenue</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12209</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.</p> <p>http://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf</p> <p>The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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</p>