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Job ID: 238093

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor HS
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York


Date Posted Jun. 24, 2024
Title Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor HS
University University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Buffalo, NY, United States
Department Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Application Deadline Open until filled
Position Start Date Available immediately
 
 
  • Assistant Professor
    Associate Professor
  • Oral Medicine/Pathology/Oncology
 
 
This position is for a full time Clinical Assistant/ Associate Professor position. The purpose of the Clinical Social Worker position is to serve in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences and as a member of the inter-professional team in the Orofacial Pain and TMD Clinic. The Clinical Social Worker will participate in the design, implementation and evaluation of the Social Work - Dentist Model which is an innovative, integrated care approach to treat patients with Orofacial Pain conditions. The social worker will be involved in psychosocial assessment, supportive limited counseling, behavioral intervention in person and/or via telehealth, discharge planning, and referral, and participation in multidisciplinary treatment team.

Functions:
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate the addition of social work services and interventions for patient care in the Orofacial Pain Clinic, addressing barriers and complexities of oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations, including, but not limited to behavioral health needs, and complex psychosocial issues.
  • Educate postdoctoral students and faculty to assess and include biopsychosocial domains of health in clinical care.
  • Collaborate with UB School of Social Work and its Field Education Program to maintain the field placement site for social work student(s); providing direct supervision and coordination.
  • Participate in project team meetings and activities, including curriculum development for postdoctoral education.
  • Develop and deliver proper courses for the structured teaching of the pertinent behavioral health curricula in the field.
  • Collaborate with project team members on dissemination activities including presentations at relevant dental and social work conferences and manuscript submissions for publication.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The 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.

 
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