CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

6d•$96,720 - $142,212•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Psychology, the Clinical Psychologist provides psychological services on assigned units at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. Services include psychological testing, such as personality, cognitive, and neurocognitive assessments; individual, group, and family therapy; behavioral analysis and behavior-modification programming; program development; and consultation. The psychologist participates in treatment planning and identifies consumers who may benefit from psychological assessment. The position provides fitness restoration services for consumers who are Unfit to Stand Trial (UST), prepares court reports for forensic consumers—including status updates and privilege-increase requests—and testifies in criminal court regarding privilege increases. The psychologist also interviews and evaluates consumers to assess the need for involuntary hospitalization, completes certificates or petitions for involuntary admission, and may testify as an expert witness in mental health court. The role may function as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) for consumers with mental illness and intellectual disability. The psychologist communicates orally and in writing in Spanish with consumers, staff, and family members, including providing interpreting services for people who do not read or speak English. The position maintains treatment records and other documentation, supports compliance with Joint Commission standards and agency objectives, participates in hospital committees as needed, and completes aggression-management training. The role may assist in managing aggression, including physically restraining consumers when necessary. The position is fully in office at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
Ability to attain Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) certification within two years of hire.
Ability to meet Psychology Department performance standards for a Clinical Psychologist.
Ability to meet credentialing and privileging requirements as a consulting member of the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center medical staff within 30 days of employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, including CPR and AED.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Responsibilities

Provide psychological services on assigned unit or units, including psychological testing, therapy, behavioral analysis, program development, and consultation.
Participate as a member of the treatment planning process and identify consumers who may need or benefit from psychological assessment.
Provide fitness restoration services for consumers who are Unfit to Stand Trial; prepare court reports for forensic consumers, including status updates and privilege-increase requests; and testify in criminal court regarding privilege increases.
Communicate orally and in writing in Spanish with consumers, staff, and family members during treatment, including therapy, testing, and staffings; provide interpreting services as needed.
Maintain treatment records and other documentation in accordance with Chicago-Read standards and policies.
Develop behavior-modification plans for consumers who display maladaptive behaviors.
Participate in hospital-wide committees as needed or required.
Participate in aggression-management training and assist in managing aggression on the unit, hospital grounds, or elsewhere while on duty, including physical restraint of consumers when required.
Interview and evaluate consumers to assess the need for involuntary hospitalization, complete certificates or petitions for involuntary admission, and testify as an expert witness in mental health court as indicated.
Help ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards and agency goals, standards, and objectives.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program
Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance
3 paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with unused days carrying over from year to year
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
5% salary differential for bilingual positions
Chicago Commuter Savings Program