Pediatric Clinical Psychologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Oak Lawn, IL

15h

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist joins the clinical team at Advocate’s Childhood Trauma Treatment Program (CTTP), which provides care to children, adolescents, and families healing from abuse, maltreatment, and trauma. CTTP also trains doctoral externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows in evidence-based practices for childhood trauma and is accredited by the American Psychological Association.

The role has two primary areas of responsibility: providing direct clinical services and serving as a member of the program’s core faculty. The psychologist provides assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy, consultation, education, training, and supervision. Candidates with psychological assessment competency are of particular interest to support and oversee the assessment clinic.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The provider creates their schedule; late afternoons and evenings are common. Work includes a mix of telehealth and in-person services. The listed pay range is $54.90–$82.35.

Requirements

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois.
• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited graduate program.
• Completion of an APA-accredited internship or residency in Clinical Psychology.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in case conceptualization, behavioral treatment planning, and collaborative multidisciplinary treatment planning.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in psychiatric diagnosis using current DSM criteria.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in psychodiagnostic assessment and evaluation, psychotherapy, and psychological testing commensurate with education and training.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of APA Ethical Principles and Standards of Practice for Psychologists.
• Advanced knowledge and skills in customer-oriented service and customer satisfaction.
• Basic understanding and skills in teaching, education, clinical supervision, training, and research.
• Basic knowledge of clinical leadership and coordination of clinical activities.
• Ability to work in a brief, managed-care-friendly model with patients and families across the continuum of care throughout the hospital.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; for patient lifts over 35 pounds or when a patient cannot assist, patient-handling equipment and another associate are expected when available.

Nice To Haves

• Competency in psychological assessment, particularly to run or support the assessment clinic in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychodiagnostic assessments, develop case conceptualizations, establish DSM diagnoses, recommend treatment plans, and document services according to department procedures and hospital policies.
• Provide diagnostic consultation as ordered by a physician.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy using appropriate clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with patients and families on goal-oriented treatment plans, educate them about illness and treatment, assess understanding and engagement, and adjust plans as needed.
• Identify community resources and develop strategies to help families and health care providers manage patient behaviors and illness.
• Oversee preliminary assessment, selection of psychological tests, testing and scoring, interpretation of results, and preparation of assessment reports.
• Design clinical programs as assigned or approved by the Director; coordinate clinical services and supervision; evaluate program processes and outcomes; collaborate on program projects; and report regularly to the Director.
• Educate patients, families, health care providers, and other professionals about psychological factors in illness, treatment, and recovery.
• Present educational material in formal settings and to the community as assigned.
• Provide authorized clinical training and supervision to psychology graduate students, medical residents, students, and staff, and report on trainee and staff performance in clinical supervision.
• Conduct research activities with authorization, follow applicable procedures and standards, and present research to colleagues at appropriate forums.
• Provide professional, customer-friendly clinical services in accordance with APA ethics and standards of practice; maintain clinical documentation and medical records according to applicable procedures and policies.
• Participate in patient staffings and multidisciplinary treatment planning, patient care, and aftercare planning with other health care providers.
• Participate in continuing education, training activities when involved in student training, and relevant team, department, division, administrative, and planning meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance program
• Competitive compensation and potential premium or incentive pay for eligible positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree