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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

  • Syracuse
  • Allied Health
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Oct 6 2026
  • Psychiatry-SCSD Program
  • State of New York
  • TH Senior Staff Assistant, NSSL3
  • 89968
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)

Job Summary:

The Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) will provide behavioral health services for pediatric patients and families. This position works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psycho-social management and support to patients and families. This position will provide behavioral health consultation, assessment, and therapy services to at-risk patients. The LMFT will coordinate with staff on referrals to meet the psycho-social needs of patients and families. Duties include providing psychosocial consultation through assessment, counseling, intervention, planning, and referrals to meet the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Assess and treat patients in an integrated care environment. Provides psychotherapy to individuals, families or in a group setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

NYS (or eligible) licensed Marriage & Family Therapist required by time of appointment. Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy or related field and three years of post-licensure experience providing therapy for children and families required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience as a LMFT in an ambulatory setting preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, days

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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