Posting DetailsPosition Information
Fiscal Year Position Title Academic Scholar - Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Assistant Professor
Posting Category Staff
Department Family Medicine
Posting Number U260043
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62436
Employer University Affiliates
Appointment TermPosition TypePosting Detail Information
Position Summary The UBMD Family Medicine,
Department of 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
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 QualificationsPhysical 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 AlertsSpecial 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 NotificationContact Information
Contact's Name Debbie Hengst
Contact's Pronouns She/her/hers
Contact's Title Director of Human Resources
Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-888-4838
Posting Dates
Posted 05/19/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 07/01/2026
References
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