Child Clinical Psychologist - Private Practice
About The Position
The Child Clinical Psychologist is responsible for administering psychological and neuropsychological assessments in the diagnostic center, as well as providing as-needed case management services and referrals for recommended therapies. The majority of clients are children ages 2 to 6 being evaluated for autism and related concerns. While not required, if interested, Child Clinical Psychologists can also carry a therapy caseload of individual and/or family therapy clients. Other duties of the position may include: - maintain 10 to 12 evaluations per month (adjusted for part-time) - conduct thorough intake and feedback sessions with clients and families - review information obtained from interviews, tests, questionnaires, and records - identify psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues; diagnose disorders - oversee testing cases and consult with psychometrists regarding battery changes - write comprehensive reports based on data and observations - collaborate with other psychologists and providers regarding case conceptualization - provide resources to schools and communicate with schools / medical professionals - maintain targeted therapy caseload hours per week (if participating) This position will assess for a range of referral concerns, including autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and conduct-related conditions. The new Child Clinical Psychologist should have a passion for working with children with developmental delays.
Requirements
- PhD or PsyD, Clinical or School Psychology
- internship or post-doctoral training in assessment & treatment w/ children
- current Illinois license or registration in clinical psychology (or eligibility)
- experience conducting pediatric psychological / neuropsychological evaluations
Nice To Haves
- training and proficiency administering ADOS-2
Responsibilities
- administering psychological and neuropsychological assessments
- providing as-needed case management services
- providing referrals for recommended therapies
- maintain 10 to 12 evaluations per month (adjusted for part-time)
- conduct thorough intake and feedback sessions with clients and families
- review information obtained from interviews, tests, questionnaires, and records
- identify psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues; diagnose disorders
- oversee testing cases and consult with psychometrists regarding battery changes
- write comprehensive reports based on data and observations
- collaborate with other psychologists and providers regarding case conceptualization
- provide resources to schools and communicate with schools / medical professionals
- maintain targeted therapy caseload hours per week (if participating)
Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment
- Negotiable Relocation Package
- Malpractice / Liability Insurance
- Health / Dental / Vision
- Disability / Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k w/ Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
