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New York State Office of Mental Health·Capital District Psychiatric Center · Albany, NY

Medical Specialist 2 (NY HELPS), Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27851

Behavioral Health / PsychFull time
iPosting details
ScheduleWeekends · Full time
SourceNew York State Office of Mental Health · posted Aug 28, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓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 to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties
Qualifications
✓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.
✓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.
+Benefits
✓Medical, dental and vision
✓Paid time off
✓Tuition assistance
+Capital District Psychiatric Center
18behavioral health roles open
AlbanyNY · 84 mi to Hartford
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$244k/yr
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓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 to practice medicine in New York State and have certification by Member Board of the American Board of Medical Specialties
Qualifications
✓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.
✓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.
+Benefits
Medical, dental and visionPaid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Capital District Psychiatric Center is recruiting a physician to serve as a Medical Specialist 2. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

What you’ll do
Capital District Psychiatric CenterCapital District Psychiatric Center is recruiting a physician to serve as a Medical Specialist 2
Candidates from outside orCandidates from outside or within State Service can apply
Conducting physical examinationsConducting physical examinations
Ordering and interpreting diagnosticOrdering and interpreting diagnostic tests
Diagnosing and treating medicalDiagnosing and treating medical conditions