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.

As an After-Hours Social Worker, you will provide essential care to a diverse outpatient population in our Pediatric Behavioral Health After Hours Center. This is a unique opportunity to deliver impactful services during evenings and weekends—when access to care is often most needed. You’ll work closely with patients and families to assess needs, provide intervention, and care coordination while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver behavioral health services to pediatric and adolescent patients in an after-hours setting (walk-in and call-ahead)
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for at-risk patients
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Provide behavioral health consultations and recommendations to support treatment planning
• Coordinate with the Integrated Care Manager and ancillary staff to facilitate appropriate referrals and services
• Support patients and families by addressing psychosocial needs through care planning and resource connection

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (L.M.S.W.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.), or eligibility required
• 3+ years of relevant post-master’s experience

Early Career Opportunity:
Recent M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W.-eligible are encouraged to apply! Candidates may be appointed at the entry-level (SL2) with a commensurate salary upon obtaining a Limited Permit. Licensure (L.M.S.W.) must be obtained within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a hospital and/or healthcare setting preferred. Experience working with the child/adolescent patient population preferred.

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

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: $71,500-$89,721 full time equivalent (based on education and experience)

Message to Applicants:

This is a part-time, on-site position based in Syracuse, New York. Accepting applications for current and future part-time openings (10%-90%). Benefits eligible if you work 50% or more. 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