Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine & Science•North Chicago, IL

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychologist who will provide direct treatment and teach. This role will have responsibilities for providing outpatient Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health services with the Health Clinics and for teaching graduate level courses as a faculty member in the Department of Psychology. Within the Health Clinics, the Psychologist will establish a behavioral health practice for the surrounding community, complementing and enhancing existing behavioral health services at the Health Clinics. The practice will focus primarily on child and adolescent patients, for a broad range of behavioral health conditions. In the Psychology Department, the faculty member would be expected to teach 3 courses over the academic year. The faculty member would have the opportunity to develop and supervise a clinical practicum for second year doctoral students at RFUHC as an alternative to teaching one course.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Minimal of 2-3 years’ experience within child and adolescent mental health populations.
Post-Doctoral training

Nice To Haves

Previous graduate level teaching experiences
5+ years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents
Experience practicing independently in an outpatient behavioral health setting
Experience collaborating with pediatric primary care providers, psychiatrists, schools, and community agencies
Expertise in evidence-based treatment modalities for common child/adolescent behavioral health conditions
Experience supervising trainees
ABCCAP Board Certification

Responsibilities

Teach classroom courses on content such as lifespan development, theories of counseling and psychotherapy, or group psychotherapy.
Develop student assignments and exams
Evaluate student performance on assignments and exams
Serve as a resource for students
Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to students
Maintain licensure/certification in the field of Clinical or Counseling Psychology
Participate in Department committees, as needed, and complete additional assignments at the discretion of the Dean, the Provost, and the President, as needed
Promote academic excellence and diversity in curriculum and faculty and student recruitment
Promote a graduate culture of scholarship, teaching, service, and practice
Complete all required professional development activities as defined in the Faculty Handbook
Reasonable and consistent attendance to fulfill requirements of the position
Perform other related duties as needed
Establish and maintain a behavioral health practice that provides 16–20 hours of direct patient care access per week for child and adolescent patients.
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning for children and adolescents presenting with mental health, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions, counseling, and ongoing behavioral health management in accordance with professional standards and best practices.
Collaborate with primary care providers and other healthcare professionals to support an integrated, team-based approach to patient care.
Coordinate care with community behavioral health providers, schools, social service agencies, and specialty care resources to ensure continuity of care and appropriate referrals.
Develop and maintain referral pathways that complement existing behavioral health services and address gaps in access to care within the community.
Educate patients and families regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and available community resources.
Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews, care coordination meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system.
Monitor patient outcomes and contribute to program evaluation efforts to improve access, quality, and effectiveness of behavioral health services.
Promote early identification and intervention for behavioral health concerns through collaboration with clinic staff, schools, and community partners.
Support outreach and community engagement activities that increase awareness of behavioral health services available through the Health Clinics.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, confidentiality, and organizational policies and procedures.
Contribute to the strategic growth and sustainability of behavioral health services within the Health Clinics by identifying opportunities to expand access and improve patient outcomes
All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.
Teaching responsibilities vary and may include: Direct instruction Curriculum management Assessment Advising and mentoring for students
Scholarly activities vary and may include: Original scholarship Grant procurement Research mentoring
Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through: Committees Contributions to the profession Recruitment Direct patient care
Scholarly activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision plans
paid parental leave
short term and long term disability plans
life insurance
flexible spending accounts
a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution once eligible
24 days of vacation/ personal leave
15 sick days
9 paid holidays
paid winter break
two floating holidays