Pediatric Clinical Psychologist

Advocate Health•Oak Lawn, IL

2d•$55 - $82

About The Position

The Clinical Psychologist joins the clinical team at the Advocate Childhood Trauma Treatment Program (CTTP), which has supported children, adolescents, and families affected by abuse, maltreatment, and trauma since 1979. CTTP also trains doctoral externs, interns, and postdoctoral fellows in evidence-based practices for childhood trauma and is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The position has two primary areas of responsibility: providing direct clinical services and serving as a member of the program’s core faculty. Candidates with psychological assessment competency are of particular interest to support or lead the assessment clinic in a supervisory role. The role provides psychodiagnostic assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, psychological testing and interpretation, and consultation. It also contributes to program design and evaluation, clinical coordination, education, training and supervision, research, and multidisciplinary care. The psychologist is expected to follow APA ethics and standards, departmental procedures, hospital policies, and applicable standards of practice. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the provider creating their schedule; late afternoons and evenings are common. Work includes a mix of telehealth and in-person care. 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/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 hospital continuum of care.
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, formulate case conceptualizations, establish psychiatric diagnoses using DSM criteria, recommend treatment plans, and document services according to department procedures and hospital policies.
Provide diagnostic consultative services as ordered by a physician.
Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy according to applicable clinical guidelines.
Develop goal-oriented treatment plans with patients and families, educate them about illness and treatment options, assess their understanding and engagement, and adjust plans as needed.
Identify community-based resources and develop strategies to support families and health care providers in managing patient behaviors and illness.
Oversee preliminary assessment, selection of psychological tests, psychological testing and scoring, interpretation of results, and preparation and documentation of testing reports.
Design clinical programs as assigned or approved by the Director; coordinate clinical services and evaluate program process and outcomes.
Collaborate with staff and other professionals on program development and evaluation, and provide regular reports to the Director.
Educate patients, families, health care providers, and other professionals about psychological factors in illness, treatment, recovery, and patient management.
Present educational material in formal settings and to the community as assigned.
Provide authorized clinical training and supervision to psychology graduate students, medical residents and students, and staff; report on supervision and performance to the Director.
Conduct research activities with the Director’s authorization and in accordance with department procedures, hospital policy, and professional standards; present research to colleagues at appropriate forums.
Deliver professional, customer-friendly clinical services and maintain patient records according to applicable procedures, policies, and professional standards.
Attend and participate in patient staffings, multidisciplinary treatment and aftercare planning, continuing education, training activities, and relevant team, department, and division meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.