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Clinical Specialist

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Part-time
  • Opening on: Nov 13 2026
  • Psychiatry
  • MedBest
  • Clinical Specialist, L2
  • 91960
  • N/A (Non-Bargaining Unit)
Job Summary: The clinician will provide outpatient individual psychotherapy and group supervision as part of the MINDonline program at Upstate Medical University.
Responsibilities include assisting with recruitment efforts; delivering manual-based individual motivational interviewing sessions focused on weight loss and smoking cessation; supervising and teaching medical students; participating in quality improvement and research projects; maintaining and updating online databases; and contributing to publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
The selected candidate is expected to supervise medical students, residents, and the program coordinator. Minimum Qualifications:

LCSW, LMHC, LMFT

Preferred Qualifications:

Supervised outpatient clinical experience.

Work Days:

Monday - Friday daytime hours

Message to Applicants:

The Department of Psychiatry at Upstate is committed to embracing diversity by treating everyone with respect and
dignity. Our department culture values faculty, staff and patients of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, age, and physical and cognitive ability.
Consistent with the combined missions of the College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, one of our primary goals is to attract and cultivate a dynamic and culturally sensitive faculty and staff that exemplifies, promotes and celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays

L2: $60,406 - $88,200

Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. The salary range depicted is based on full time, 1.0 FTE and would be prorated accordingly for less than 1.0 FTE.

Recruitment  Office: MedBest Medical Management

 

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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