Psychologist-SCSD

SUNY Upstate Medical University • Syracuse, NY

212d • $110,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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 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 coordinate care with school and outside providers, and act as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and trainees.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 5 or more years of school based mental health with no less than 4 doing psychological assessment
• Experience in conducting comprehensive psychological assessment, including neurodevelopment, with school-based population, including BIPOC children and adolescence
• Consulting with school about students who are presenting with severe mental concerns
• Demonstrated experience in working from a trauma-informed treatment modality and trauma resolution and resiliency building practices as well as strength-based treatment for children and families
• Experience in exploring how racism, trauma, and social factors impact mental health and how to use resources and skills to promote healing and resilience
• Experience in building community resiliency program including training other providers
• 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
• Cultural competence is essential, ensuring the ability to engage with and support diverse populations sensitively
• Possess expertise in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques to address emergencies and challenging situations effectively

Responsibilities

• 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 coordinate care with school and outside providers
• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical social workers, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and trainees

Benefits

• A salary on a pay scale that starts near $110,000 and up to $135,000, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree