The licensed clinical social worker will provide inpatient or outpatient therapy to children and adolescents in the Psychiatry Faculty Practice (PFP) at Upstate Medical University's Department of Psychiatry.  In addition to clinical work, the social worker will have a leadership position and help to develop and expand an outpatient/inpatient child and adolescent psychotherapy practice within the PFP. Responsibilities include providing individual and family psychotherapy, and providing supervision and leadership to social workers in the practice.  The social worker will work closely with the mental health team (child psychiatrist, child psychologist, social workers and NPs) to develop and run an effective child and adolescent service.  The social worker will attend yearly hospital-required performance evaluations and will maintain needed Continuing Education credits by attending Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds and outside conferences.

New York State LCSW-C or C eligible social worker from an accredited training program with a practice focus on children, adolescents and families. Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and supervising clinical social workers preferred.

New York State LCSW-R social worker from an accredited training program with a practice focus on children, adolescents and families. Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and supervising clinical social workers preferred.

Monday thru Friday days

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.

The Job Summary for this position was updated on 9/29/22. 

L2: $58,459 - $84,050

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.