Clinical Specialist

Clinical Specialist SUNY Upstate Medical University - 3.6 Syracuse, NY Job Details Full-time $24.04 - $26.44 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Treatment plan development Patient assessment Group therapy Bachelor's degree in psychology Mid-level Outpatient Master's degree Education Clinical rotations Psychology Substance abuse Bachelor's degree in education Healthcare diagnosis Patient treatment Individual counseling Interdisciplinary behavioral health coordination Technical Proficiency Group counseling Full Job Description Syracuse Allied Health Full-time Opening on: May 19 2026 Psychiatry MedBest Clinical Specialist, L2 89295 N/A

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Job Summary:

This is a temporary, 6-month training program in collaboration with NYS OASAS and Crouse Addiction Treatment Services. Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor, Social Worker, or Licensed Mental Health Counselor within the SUNY Upstate Medical University/Crouse Health Interdisciplinary-Interprofessional Addiction Fellowship, a 6-month program aimed to prepare healthcare professionals from various medical and mental health specialties for academic and clinical careers in Addiction Treatment. The clinical rotations and academic activities will aim to help fellows develop skills and expertise in the areas of Advocacy, Mentoring and Education, Recovery/Wellness Support, and Ethical Responsibility. Our educational purpose is to train fellows in the fundamentals of addiction treatment including: (1) assessment of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) (2) development of treatment plans (3) individual and group counseling. Fellows will learn how to assess and diagnose substance use disorders (SUDs). Fellows will learn the basics of inpatient and outpatient substance use disorder treatment modalities and services, focusing on the continuum of care for SUDs, including utilization of community services. Fellows will learn about various treatment (CBT, MI, DBT, and etc.). At the end of the Interdisciplinary Addiction Fellowship, the fellow will be able to function independently as an Addiction Counselor/Therapist in an SUD treatment setting. Fellows will be able to work towards CASAC-T certification with expectation to fulfill requirements of CASAC-T certification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in a relevant field preferred. Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form with persons of varying educational and cultural backgrounds. Competency in appropriate computer software applications.

Work Days:

Mon thru Friday Days Message to

Applicants:

In synchrony with SUNY Upstate's Mission to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research and patient care, the mission of Upstate Addiction Medicine/ Crouse Health is to improve the health of the communities we serve by working together with all members of our community to enhance health and to assist those battling substance use disorders. The program's research is designed to study this field to lead to innovations for optimal care of patients at Upstate and disseminate this information to our colleagues. L2: $24.04 - $26.44 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.

Recruitment Office:

MedBest Medical Management We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.