Clinical Psychologist-Outpatient Psychiatry

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary of Position Responsibility:        

Primary responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations and providing psychological treatment services to children and adolescents being seen in a clinical setting within the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. Services provided by the individual in this position will include evaluations and provision of evidenced based treatment modalities including individual, family, and group therapy and may include participation in specialty care clinics. Additional responsibilities include teaching and supervising trainees, including students in the APA-accredited psychology internship program and post-doctoral fellows. Engagement in scholarly activities, including research, program development and presentation of findings at national conferences is expected. The applicant will understand and integrate the growth and development needs of children and adolescents as they affect the delivery of patient care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations, assigns appropriate DSM and ICD diagnoses, and provides treatment for patients in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s Hospital. Treatment includes crisis intervention, individual, group, and family therapy as needed.

• May provide psychological testing of children and adolescents, including administering and interpreting objective or symptom-based questionnaire measures as patient needs and clinical focus area indicates.

• Serves as a team member, working collegially with others within their service area.

• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record. Writes letters, notes, and formal clinical reports on patient contacts. Communicates progress over the telephone and via the electronic medical record, as appropriate.

• Collaborates and consults with medical providers, schools, social service agencies as well as city, county, and state funding and placement agencies through oral and written presentation of clinical findings and recommendations. Completes case management duties including discharge planning, completion of the diagnostic evaluation and referrals to appropriate support services as needed.

• Participates in rounds, patient care conferences, diagnostic and treatment staffing team meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, and discipline-specific team meetings.

• Provides training through direct supervision and teaching of didactic courses in the subspecialties of clinical child and pediatric psychology to Lurie Children’s, McGaw Medical Center, and Feinberg School of Medicine students, interns, and fellows in various disciplines.

• Engages in research activities related to program evaluation and their clinical focus area.

• Follows protocols and procedures of the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Lurie Children’s Hospital.

• Collaborates with team members and department & hospital leadership in writing/reviewing program and departmental policies and procedures as needed.

• Works with team members to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences.

• Participates in continuing education events including hospital and department mandatory education courses and courses required to maintain professional certification/licensure requirements.

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers, and others.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities:

• A doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology with APA-approved internship required. 

• If degree is in a related area (e.g., human development) must have completed APA approved internship.

• Completion of a one-year fellowship in clinical child psychology or pediatric psychology.

• Required licensure and/or certification: Must be licensed or license-eligible.  If employee is license-eligible, state license, employee must obtain license and be granted clinical privileges before start date.

• Ability to think proactively, act creatively, and take initiative appropriately.  Excellent verbal and written communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.

• Documented track record of academic productivity/potential, including peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Special physical requirements – sits and stands throughout the day.  Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.

• Basic Life Support Certification required within sixty days of hire.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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