Our client is a nonprofit agency in downtown Chicago that provides a variety of mental health services to under-resourced children, adolescents, and families. Their areas of special expertise include prenatal substance exposure and trauma; and are currently in search of a full-time psychologist to join their Evaluation Team. Early career professionals are welcome to apply, and we can potentially provide postdoctoral supervision if you are the right fit. They are a National Health Services Corps site, which makes student loan repayment assistance a possibility for licensed clinicians. Other benefits include generous PTO, as well as medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Conduct assessment with children and adolescents in the context of comprehensive medical and neuropsychological/psychological evaluations
Review and generate appropriate referral questions
Conduct clinical interviews with caregivers, collateral sources (e.g., residential treatment staff; DCFS caseworkers), and clients
Review records and integrate information to choose appropriate, evidence-based measures
Administer, score, and interpret measures
Integrate information and make clinical decisions
Provide feedback to caregivers/collateral sources (e.g., residential treatment staff; DCFS caseworkers) and clients
Make useful, individualized recommendations
Generate quality reports
Provide consultation to caregivers/collateral sources as needed
Provide case management and follow-up with families/collateral sources as needed
Complete required documentation in accordance with agency policies and best practices
Opportunities to conduct therapy, provide supervision, train professionals at other agencies and community members, and contribute to grant proposals or research projects are available.
Qualifications and Experience:
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited institution (clinicians with a specialty in neuropsychology are also welcome to apply)
Valid Illinois license (or plan to obtain one)
Experience with evidence-based assessment of children and adolescents
Competence with evidence-based therapy approaches
An ideal candidate will also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills, and a desire to learn and grow. A dedication to children and families with child welfare involvement would be ideal, as well.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401k
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work setting:
Clinic
Outpatient
Ability to commute/relocate:
Chicago, IL 60601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Doctorate (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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