Position Summary
The UBMD Family Medicine, , is seeking a
Director of Behavioral Health to join the team at the
Assistant Professor rank.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing, coordinating, directing, implementing and evaluating the service delivery of behavioral health (BH) programs with primary health care services at the Family Medicine resident sites
- Develop and oversee the BH policies and procedures, meeting the organization’s strategic planning to optimize the patient interaction and delivery of care model
- Work closely with the site’s primary care providers, with the residency core faculty and the behavioral health project team including the director, coordinator and others to ensure progress and outcomes of the project
- In addition to providing education and training to residents, will work as a clinician with other members of the health care team to provide clinical care for patients with behavioral health or substance use disorders
About The University at BuffaloThe University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications
- NYS license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychologist or Psychiatrist
- Master’s degree from accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling, psychology or closely related clinical counseling field
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience including providing integrated (co-existing) behavioral health and primary care services
Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate object(s) with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s) to operate computer, phone system, other office machines
- Associated health risks related to patient exposure including bodily fluids and needles
Driving Requirements This position does not drive a university owned vehicle Salary Range $65,000 - $126,000 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Job Type Full-Time Campus Off site location Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary This position is being hired to provide behavioral health services for a Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) 5-year grant. Position intended to continue after end of grant period. Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification
