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Brain and Behavior Program Psychologist

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Sep 23 2026
  • Rehabilitation Psychology
  • State of New York
  • TH Psychologist, NSSL4
  • 89963
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
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Job Summary:

Join SUNY Upstate Medical University's Brain and Behavior Program, part of the Neuropsychology Assessment Program (NAP), and help advance our mission of improving the health of the communities we serve through exceptional patient care, education, and research. Guided by Upstate's values of integrity, respect, innovation, excellence, and service, this role offers the opportunity to provide specialized psychological care within a collaborative academic medical center.

Working alongside the Brain & Behavior Program Lead and a team of five neuropsychologists, including three board-certified specialists, the Psychologist will provide psychological and neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and consultation for patients with Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) and other neurological conditions that affect mood, coping, and quality of life. The position also includes opportunities to collaborate with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, and to participate in educational, administrative, and research initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD or PsyD in Psychology.
  • New York State Psychology license or eligibility for licensure.
  • Must possess a NYS Psychology license at the time of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
  • Completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited predoctoral internship.
  • Specialization in Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Neuropsychology, or a related field.
  • Experience working with patients with neurological, rehabilitation, or chronic health conditions.

Work Days:

M-F Daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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