Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center, P27536

ABOUT THE ROLE Full-Time, Permanent position with the New York State Office of Mental Health at the Western New York Children's Psychiatric Center (Vacancy ID: 220126). The role involves diagnosing, treating, prescribing, and providing specialized medical care and treatment services to individuals with mental illness. Location: 1010 East & West Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 Date Posted: 07/17/2026 Applications Due: 08/31/2026 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and diagnose and treat medical conditions - Prescribe medications, therapies, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care, modifying treatment as needed - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and disciplines to achieve treatment goals and objectives - Maintain medical documentation consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements - Participate in discharge planning and collaborate with other providers and disciplines MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Outside State Service: Must be licensed to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by a Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in the specialty - Within State Service: Must 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 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must not be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists - May be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider, obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, and actively participate to allow services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid - Loss of medical license, limited permit, or board certification in New York State may result in removal from the position - Background checks will be required SELECTION PROCESS 1. Application and resume review 2. Verification of NYS medical license and ABMS board certification 3. Background check and exclusion list verification HOW TO APPLY - Complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application (available via the OMH employment website) - Submit the application along with a resume and other application materials to wnycpc-careers@omh.ny.gov - Clearly indicate the Title and Location of the position being applied for in the submission EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: New York State Office of Mental Health - Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent - Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) - Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM, 40 hours per week (Mandatory overtime: Yes) - Benefits include: - NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance - Access to tuition assistance programs - Paid time off: 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave - NYS Retirement programs - Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth