Licensed Clinical Psychologist
About The Position
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 clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist to join the Evaluation Team. Early career professionals are welcome to apply! 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.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited institution
- Valid Illinois license
- At least 2 years experience in the field
- Experience with evidence-based assessment of children and adolescents (special emphasis on children and adolescents with trauma exposure)
- Competence with evidence-based therapy approaches
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- A desire to learn and grow
Nice To Haves
- A dedication to children and families with child welfare involvement would be ideal.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessment with children and adolescents in the context of comprehensive medical and neuropsychological 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
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Annual $500 professional development training allowance
- 12 paid holidays and 2 flexible holidays
- 18 days of paid time off (PTO)
- Student loan repayment assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
