Program Director
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
SUNY Upstate Medical University – Syracuse, NY (On-Site)
Join one of the region’s most advanced academic medical centers and help shape critical patient outcomes in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. At SUNY Upstate, your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your professional growth is actively supported.
This is a unique opportunity to deliver impactful services during evenings and weekends—when access to care is often most needed.
What You'll Do
- The After Office Hours Program Director will provide high-quality psychological care and support to a diverse outpatient population of children, adolescents, and families in the Pediatric Behavioral Health Care After Hours Center.
- Lead and oversee clinical operations, ensuring effective coordination of patient care and treatment management.
- Direct the day-to-day activities and supervision of clinical staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Assess patients' clinical needs and develop individualized treatment recommendations.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including behavioral stabilization services.
- Provide individual, family, and crisis support services to promote positive outcomes for patients and families.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with community providers, schools, and other external partners as appropriate.
- Monitor program effectiveness and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care.
- Partner with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and nurse practitioners to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services.
- Ensure quality, compliance, and best practices in the delivery of outpatient behavioral health care.
PhD or PsyD and NYS licensed (or eligible) Psychologist required. Experience working with short term therapy approaches is required. Mental health experience working with child & adolescent patients required.
Preferred Qualifications:Prior experience as a Program Director in an Ambulatory setting preferred. Preferred Candidate with have experience working with a pediatric population across a spectrum of treatment modalities.
Work Days:- Evening and weekend shifts
- Monday–Friday:
Between 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Weekends:
Between 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM - Flexible scheduling within these rangesto include 1 weekend day requirement a week
Why Join SUNY Upstate?
We offer more than just a job—we provide a rewarding career with strong support and meaningful benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- NYS retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- A collaborative, inclusive, team-centered culture
- Tuition assistance & professional development opportunities
- Eligibility for student loan repayment programs through NHSC (HRSA-approved site)
- Competitive salary with additional compensation included for evening and weekend shifts
Salary Range:
Starting salary $150,000 + dependent on experience
Message to Applicants:
This is an on-site position based in Syracuse, New York. This position may be eligible for student loan repayment options and is located at a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) - National Health Service Corps (NHSC) approved site.
If you are an experienced professional who is passionate about serving the community, working collaboratively with a diverse team, and helping to build a program from the ground up.
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