- Consult with and support BHS Director in overall program management.
- Support IC programs at all facilities. This includes policies and guidance, assisting with outbreak containment, and maintaining Joint Commission (JC) 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.
- 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 patients on second generation antipsychotics.
- Support recruitment and retention including assisting the Central Office Medical Directors with credentialing approval of Medical Specialists.
- Continue Low Dose CT Screening for Lung Cancer project for OMH patients at risk by working with Roswell Park Eddy Program (mobile imaging).
- Assist in developing referral sources for specialty services and work with OHC in contracting medical services in needed specialty areas for off or onsite work.
- Oversee EMS program training staff with AHA BLS, ACLS, CPR and Heart Saver courses.
- Collaborate with current vendor (AHA) for training certifications for trainers and all staff that require this training.
- Review all AED events and oversee the Emergency Med Crash Carts and AEDs.
- Ensure PCs have required emergency medical equipment replenished and updated as needed.
- Oversight of the lab that provides clinical laboratory services for our inpatient programs as well as OASAS, and the Facility Limited Laboratory Service programs. This includes ensuring the lab has sufficient qualified staff.
- Procure, store, and distribute COVID antigen testing for all our PCs.
- Update lab technology to meet the needs of OMH inpatients.
- Ensure rapid term-around-time for lab testing including contracted courier service.
- Oversee the Cerner Laboratory contract for reporting.
- Maintain, monitor, and update the list of "critical values" and reporting procedures.
- Work with the team to standardize medical documentation in preparation for a new EHR.
- Collaborate with the Central Office Medical Directors in the current standardization of the PCs Medical Staff Bylaws.
- Curate new medical devices for patient care in both inpatient and outpatient OMH programs
- 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.
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Medical Director, Central Office; - Albany, United States - State of New York, USA
Description
Position InformationNY HELP:
YesAgency:
Mental Health, Office ofTitle: Medical Director, Central Office;
Occupational Category:
Health Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade: 38
Bargaining Unit:
PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range:
From $230215 to $230215 Annually Employment Type : Full-Time Appointment Type :
Permanent
Jurisdictional Class :
Competitive Class
Travel Percentage : 20%Schedule Workweek : Mon-FriHours Per Week : 37.5Workday From : 8 AM To : 5 PM Flextime allowed? : No Mandatory overtime? : No Compressed workweek allowed? : No Telecommuting allowed? : YesLocation County : Albany Street Address : NYS Office of Mental Health : 44 Holland Avenue City :
Albany State:
NY
Zip Code: 12229Job Specifics Minimum Qualifications : 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 (Medical Specialist 2) for the Bureau of Health Services (BHS), reporting to the Bureau Director and working closely with the OMH Chief Medical Officer and Central Office Physicians.
BHS is responsible for the physical health needs of patients at the 22 NYS OMH operated and licensed Psychiatric Centers (PCs).
This includes general medical, emergency medical, pharmacy, dental, laboratory, and infection control (IC) programs and services.The Medical Director (Medical Specialist 2) will be responsible for supporting the infection control programs at all PCs, maintaining policies and guidance for the Medical Specialists re:
medical conditions, preventative health measures and specialty services, and oversee emergency medical and clinical laboratory services.
Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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:
Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Contact Information Name :
Patricia Viola Telephone :
Fax : Email Address :
NYGOVAddress Street :
NYS Office of
Mental Health:
NYS Office of Mental Health City : Albany State :
NYZip Code : 12229Notes 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 Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #157695 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.
