After Office Hours Social Worker - part time

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 71,500 - 89,721; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

NYS retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Eligibility for student loan repayment programs

Job summary

Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY, seeks an After-Hours Social Worker providing essential behavioral health services to pediatric patients. This role involves conducting assessments, coordinating care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team during evenings and weekends.

The ideal candidate will have an M.S.W. and L.M.S.W. eligibility, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Join us for a fulfilling career that values your expertise and promotes professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant post-master’s experience.
• Experience in a hospital and/or healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience working with the child/adolescent patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver behavioral health services to pediatric and adolescent patients in an after-hours setting.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for at-risk patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Provide behavioral health consultations and recommendations to support treatment planning.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Care Manager and ancillary staff to facilitate appropriate referrals and services.
• Support patients and families by addressing psychosocial needs through care planning.

Skills

Behavioral health services delivery

Psychosocial assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Care coordination

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.)

Licensed Master Social Worker (L.M.S.W.) or eligibility

Job description

SUNY Upstate Medical University – Syracuse, NY (On-Site)

Join one of the region’s most advanced academic medical centers and help shape critical patient outcomes in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment. At SUNY Upstate, your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your professional growth is actively supported.

As an After-Hours Social Worker, you will provide essential care to a diverse outpatient population in our Pediatric Behavioral Health After Hours Center during evenings and weekends—when access to care is often most needed. You’ll work closely with patients and families to assess needs, provide intervention, and care coordination while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver behavioral health services to pediatric and adolescent patients in an after‑hours setting (walk‑in and call‑ahead).
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic interventions for at‑risk patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, patient‑centered care.
• Provide behavioral health consultations and recommendations to support treatment planning.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Care Manager and ancillary staff to facilitate appropriate referrals and services.
• Support patients and families by addressing psychosocial needs through care planning and resource connection.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (M.S.W.).
• Licensed Master Social Worker (L.M.S.W.), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.), or eligibility required.
• 3+ years of relevant post‑master’s experience.

Early Career Opportunity

Recent M.S.W. graduates who are L.M.S.W.-eligible are encouraged to apply! Candidates may be appointed at the entry‑level (SL2) with a commensurate salary upon obtaining a Limited Permit. Licensure (L.M.S.W.) must be obtained within 12 months.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a hospital and/or healthcare setting preferred. Experience working with the child/adolescent patient population preferred.

Work Days

• Evening and weekend shifts.
• Monday–Friday: Between 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
• Weekends: Between 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM.
• Flexible scheduling within these ranges.

Why Join SUNY Upstate?

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• NYS retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• A collaborative, inclusive, team‑centered culture.
• Tuition assistance & professional development opportunities.
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs through NHSC (HRSA‑approved site).
• Competitive salary with additional compensation included for evening and weekend shifts.

Salary Range: $71,500 – $89,721 full time equivalent (based on education and experience).

Part‑Time Position Details

This is a part‑time, on‑site position based in Syracuse, NY at the Nappi Wellness Institute. Applications are accepted for current and future part‑time openings (10%–90%). Benefits are eligible if you work 50% or more.