We Want YOU! Adult Psychologist- Licensed Clinical Social Workers –Albany, NY

The Department of Psychiatry at the Albany Medical Center/Albany Medical College is seeking psychologists/Licensed Clinical Social Workers to join our team as part of our ongoing efforts to further expand the integration of behavioral health providers into various services across the hospital. The department values the contributions and skills of diverse communities and as such, all candidates with a clinical, research, and teaching focus on practices and policies related to health equity and improving the quality and care of BIPOC, gender and sexual minorities and other aspects of diversity are especially desired. The position is full-time, providing opportunities for clinical work in the outpatient faculty practice and within the consultation-liaison service, teaching/training, and collaborative research. The position offers opportunities to provide treatment to the diverse community of the Capital Region, as well as students and trainees of Albany Medical College. Psychologists are also asked to provide clinical supervision for several possible trainees, including postdoctoral fellows, psychology interns, psychology practicum students, resident physicians, social workers, and mental health counseling students. Psychologists may also participate in teaching and training activities through our APA accredited clinical psychology internship and psychiatry residency training programs.

Psychologists:

• Must possess a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) or equivalent from a university qualified and accredited to provide clinical graduate training in psychology and completion of Pre-doctoral Clinical Internship; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Must possess a license to practice psychology in NYS (or eligible for NYS licensure) and have passed necessary licensing exams and post-doctoral training.
• If more than two years post-training, provide evidence of continuing education hours consistent with AMC policy.

Licensed Clinical Social workers:

• must currently hold a license in NYS, all clinical hours MUST be satisfied.

Locations:

• 2 Clara Barton Drive, other Albany Medical Center sites

Job Responsibilities

 CLINICAL

• Diagnose and treat a range of psychological disorders utilizing various evidence based psychological interventions and strategies (psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, DBT, interpersonal, etc.) and treatment modalities (individual, couples, group, family).
• Primarily outpatient work but may include providing treatment and patient evaluations in the inpatient psychiatric unit, emergency department, medical and surgical inpatient settings, and other specialty clinics.
• Perform diagnostic assessment and treatment planning using collaboration with the patient, intake interviews, record review, and collateral information.
• Review and modify treatment plans based on patient response and progress in collaboration with the patient.
• Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies with ensure patient confidentiality.
• Collaborate with attending and resident physicians and other providers of medication and medical care to assigned patients.
• Collaborate with practitioners from other medical specialties as requested.
• Additionally, there may be opportunities to perform and interpret psychological evaluations, and assessments using psychometric testing tools including but not limited to intelligence, personality, and other psychological tests.
• Evaluation and assessment results may be used to develop a treatment plan in collaboration with the patient or provide recommendations for treatment to referring providers.

SUPERVISION, TEACHING, and RESEARCH

• Provide clinical supervision and didactic instruction to trainees as needed and assigned, including psychology interns, psychology practicum students, psychology post-doctoral fellows, psychiatry residents, medical students, social work interns, counseling degree students, and others.
• Participate in and assist with research projects with trainees and peers as possible.

ADDITIONAL

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as necessary.
• Participate in administrative tasks as requested, including mandatory education requirements, annual PPD testing, flu vaccine and other vaccinations a per AMC policy.
• Maintain licensure including completion of required continuing education.
• Demonstrate ongoing cooperation and good citizenship as a member of the Department of Psychiatry and Albany Medical Center.
• Salary Range for full time employment: $78,000 - $110,797(commensurate with experience, does not include incentive compensation or benefits

Albany Medical College is part of Albany Medical Center, northeastern New York’s only academic health sciences center, which includes Albany Medical Center Hospital, one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals. The hospital is expanding with the recent opening of a $360 million patient pavilion and ongoing expansion of the regional health care system throughout northeastern New York and western New England. The Department of Psychiatry is a growing department within Albany Medical Center and is home to one of the longest continually operated psychiatric units in the nation. The department is an excellent place to train and develop a career in psychology. Located at the heart of New York’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally diverse area. The Capital Region offers great opportunities for professions and families. To learn more about Albany visit - Albany, New York | Hotels, Events, Festivals, and Things To Do

To apply please email a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Stephanie Mattice at mattics@amc.edu.

 Albany Medical College is a private institution and a non-discriminatory AA/EOE (minorities and women are encouraged to apply).

The Albany Med Health System is the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. It consists of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses. Albany Medical Center is the region’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals. The Capital Region offers great opportunities for professionals and families.

Located at the heart of New York’s Capital Region, Albany is a culturally and environmentally diverse area that is home to nearly one million residents. The three cities of the Capital Region: Albany, Troy, and Schenectady, and their suburbs offer a range of affordable, safe, and comfortable neighborhoods with quality schools and active community groups. Albany is the capital of NY; home to the State University at Albany, the School of Public Health, and multiple private colleges; and offers a wide variety of cultural events. It is within driving distance to NYC, Boston, and Montreal and to the Adirondacks, Lake Placid, and Lake George.  It is a wonderful place to raise a family and enjoy activities related to all 4 seasons!