Job Summary:

The mission of SUNY Upstate Medical University is to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research, and health care.  This goes beyond our downtown campus with all our clinics and offices that provide patient care throughout the greater Syracuse area.  As we continue to grow, we are happy to share that we are now working directly with the Syracuse City School District to support the mental health needs of the diverse student population and their families. In this new role you will be asked to do the following:

• Provide direct patient care to children, adolescents, and families in the Syracuse City School District
• Provide comprehensive care through assessment, psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups, and referral to outside services
• Assess the clinical needs of students, recommend, and coordination of care with school and outside providers
• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and trainees
• Manage the Internship and Fellowship rotation in accordance with APPIC Standards
• Direct and organize all resources related to the internship program. Facilitate regular reviews and use feedback from current interns and graduates to continuously improve the program.
• Work with other training directors across disciplines to create a coordinated training program with consistent high quality education focused on community mental health.
• Provide and coordinate the training and didactic seminars for clinical trainees across disciplines. Manage and maintain all records for the program and its trainees.

Minimum Qualifications:

To be successful in this role of the Psychologist: Director of Internship Training, the following is required:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. and NYS license (or eligible) Psychologist
• If currently unlicensed, a limited permit is required
• License must be received within 1 year of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in school based mental health and conducting comprehensive psychological assessment
• Demonstrated experience in working from a trauma-informed treatment modality 
• Demonstrated experience in providing direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups along with a strong ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and formulate treatment plans
• Familiarity with community resources, effective referral processes, and follow-up care with a deep understanding of child and adolescent development and the social-emotional challenges school-aged children face
• Possess expertise in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques to address emergencies and challenging situations effectively

Work Days:

Monday-Friday Day Hours

Message to Applicants:

In return for your dedication and commitment to provide outstanding care you’ll receive:

• A salary on a pay scale that starts near $110,000 and up to $140,000, depending on your experience
• a generous Paid Time Off program that includes vacation, holidays, and sick days
• a choice of several outstanding health insurance benefits
• available well-being plans that include Adoption Assistance, Student Loan Relief Services, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program
• A New York State Pension, a 403b plan with matching, and other retirement savings plans

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

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