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Academic Scholar - Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Assistant Professor

University at Buffalo

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May 20, 2026

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Buffalo, New York

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Academic Scholar - Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Information

Position Title: Academic Scholar - Director of Behavioral Health, Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Family Medicine
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62436
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting 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 organizations strategic planning to optimize the patient interaction and delivery of care model
Work closely with the sites 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 Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas 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
Masters 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

Salary Range
$65,000 - $126,000

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

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Debbie Hengst
Contact's Pronouns: She/her/hers
Contact's Title: Director of Human Resources
Contact's Email: djhengst@buffalo.edu
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

Internal Number: 7169144

About University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is a New York State flagship university. UB's 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. UB offers 16 Division I intercollegiate sports that compete at the highest level of competition in the NCAA. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive university in the State University of New York system (SUNY), and is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. UB is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities. Visit our website, https://buffalo.edu, 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.

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