SUNY Upstate Medical University – Syracuse, NY (On-Site)

Join one of the region’s most advanced academic medical centers and help shape critical patient outcomes in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. At SUNY Upstate, your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your professional growth is actively supported.

This is a unique opportunity to deliver impactful services during evenings and weekends—when access to care is often most needed.

What You'll Do

• The After Office Hours Program Director will provide high-quality psychological care and support to a diverse outpatient population of children, adolescents, and families in the Pediatric Behavioral Health Care After Hours Center.
• Lead and oversee clinical operations, ensuring effective coordination of patient care and treatment management.
• Direct the day-to-day activities and supervision of clinical staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Assess patients' clinical needs and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including behavioral stabilization services.
• Provide individual, family, and crisis support services to promote positive outcomes for patients and families.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with community providers, schools, and other external partners as appropriate.
• Monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and nurse practitioners to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and best practices in the delivery of outpatient behavioral health care.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or PsyD and NYS licensed (or eligible) Psychologist required. Experience working with short term therapy approaches is required. Mental health experience working with child & adolescent patients required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience as a Program Director in an Ambulatory setting preferred. Preferred Candidate with have experience working with a pediatric population across a spectrum of treatment modalities.

Work Days:

• Evening and weekend shifts
• Monday–Friday: Between 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• Weekends: Between 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Flexible scheduling within these ranges to include 1 weekend day requirement a week

Message to Applicants:

Why Join SUNY Upstate?

We offer more than just a job—we provide a rewarding career with strong support and meaningful benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• NYS retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• A collaborative, inclusive, team-centered culture
• Tuition assistance & professional development opportunities
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs through NHSC (HRSA-approved site)
• Competitive salary with additional compensation included for evening and weekend shifts

Salary Range: Starting salary $150,000 + dependent on experience

Message to Applicants:

This is an on-site position based in Syracuse, New York. This position may be eligible for student loan repayment options and is located at a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site.

If you are an experienced professional who is passionate about serving the community, working collaboratively with a diverse team, and helping to build a program from the ground up, apply today!

Recruitment Office: Human Resources