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Job Summary:

In this position, this Clinical Social Worker provides evidence based mental health services with a focus in trauma informed care, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented care when addressing patient concerns related to new HIV diagnosis, struggling with an existing HIV diagnosis, depression, anxiety, self-injurious behavior, suicide concerns that can include thoughts/behaviors/attempts, psychological trauma, and areas of concern related to possible LGBTQ identity. This Social Worker contributes to the achievement of optimum health, satisfaction, and cost-effective care by addressing the behavioral, social and environmental issues which may impede care. This position provides comprehensive psycho-social management and support to at risk patients and families through assessment, completion of letters of support for GAMST as needed, psychotherapy (individual and groups), counseling, intervention, planning, and referrals to meet the needs of patients. The Social Worker should possess knowledge of a wide range interventions and treatment modalities, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and/or MI. This is an essential role to support the assessment of behavioral health needs of a high-risk population in the community and surrounding area served in Inclusive Health Services Clinic at Upstate. This position is part of the interdisciplinary team that recommends and delivers appropriate therapeutic interventions in the context of both specialty and primary care. Other assigned duties and tasks are possible based upon operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, days with rotating evening/extended hours.

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources