Department/Unit:

Psychiatry General

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

The Department of Psychiatry at the Albany Medical Center/Albany Medical College is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker 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 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 mentorship to students and trainees of the Albany Medical College.

Locations and hours:

• 2 Clara Barton Drive, other Albany Medical Center sites

• Typically Monday-Friday 8a-5p

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 it 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 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

Job Requirements

• Must currently hold a license in NYS and all clinical hours MUST be satisfied.

Salary Range

$65,102 - $100,908 for full time employment (commensurate with experience; does not include incentive compensation or benefits)

The Albany Med Health System is the 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 capital region of New York’s only academic medical center and one of upstate New York’s largest teaching hospitals.

About Albany, NY:

Albany offers an excellent quality of life with access to affordable housing, highly rated schools, and a vibrant cultural scene. Located near New York City, Boston, and Montreal, Albany also provides ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities in the Adirondack Mountains and nearby lakes. The area is ideal for professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle with both urban and suburban living options. Learn more about the Capital Region here!

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!​

Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.