Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our integrated behavioral health team at the Onondaga Nation Health Clinic. The LCSW will provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy to patients from Onondaga Nation. This role involves working collaboratively with an integrated team with psychiatry, medical social work, family medicine physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, collaborative, patient-centered care. 

50% of the time will be dedicated to providing care for individuals with substance use disorders at the Onondaga Nation Health Clinic. LMSW will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Substance use recovery program development, including collaboration with the behavioral health team, medical case manager, and local resources to establish pre- and post-care processes for community members requiring substance use recovery services; determine appropriate levels of care and referrals; and develop educational curriculum to support affected community members and their families 
• Strengthen coordination of substance use treatment and ongoing recovery support for community members affected by substance use and their families
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and mental health evaluations with cultural humility
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in coordination with behavioral health team
• Provide psychotherapy (individual, group, or family) using evidence-based modalities
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
• Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain confidential records
• Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and continuing education activities
• Support patients with substance use disorders and trauma related sequelae

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid and current NYS LCSW license. LMSW license will also be considered.
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program

Demonstrated experience in psychiatric or mental health settings with populations who have trauma and substance use disorders
Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and evidence-based treatment modalities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care with cultural humility

Preferred Qualifications:

CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) training 

Experience with crisis intervention and suicide risk assessment
Experience working with diverse populations

Work Days:

Monday thru Friday Days

Message to Applicants:

Revised: 11/6/26

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.

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 Norton 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.

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.

 

The minimum qualifications were revised on 8/10/26

Recruitment  Office: MedBest Medical Management