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 JOB POSTING

This is a Competitive-Class position.

TO:                      ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

FROM:                 Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, Commissioner of Mental Health

                           Mental Health Department, 239 Golden Hill Lane, Kingston, NY 12401 

***Please send all applications to the above address.

JOB VACANCY:  Staff Psychiatrist / Permanent-Provisional / Full-Time / Benefitted

LOCATION:         Mental Health Department (Kingston)

SALARY:             $99.15 Per Hour / Grade 33

FILL DATE:          March 28, 2012

DISTINGUISHED FEATURES OF THE CLASS Provides professional medical and psychiatric services for clients of the community mental health agency.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Supervising Psychiatrist.  The incumbent is permitted much latitude to exercise independent professional judgment.  Supervision and training may be provided to resident psychiatrists, psychologists and other subordinate staff members.  Does related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of psychiatry; good knowledge of current psychiatric treatment and trends; the ability to supervise and instruct staff members; the ability to develop good community relations; the ability to write clear and concise reports; the ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating patient condition and making decisions on an appropriate course of treatment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a license to practice medicine in New York State and possession of a certificate indicating satisfactory completion of a Residency in Psychiatry.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions:  In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.  This position will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer, a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly.

If college or university education is indicated; transcripts are required and should be attached to all applications received.  A candidate lacking the required transcripts will receive a conditional approval pending the receipt of transcripts. 

 

*All Civil Service Laws and Rules apply. 


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