Clinical Psychologist

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Position Summary

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for administering psychological or neuropsychological assessments in one of our two Diagnostics Centers (Carol Stream,IL and Orland Park, IL). Additional responsibilities include case management services and providing referrals for recommended therapies. If interested, candidates can also carry a therapy caseload of individual and/or family therapy. With therapy clients, the Clinical Psychologist regularly monitors progress to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary.

Position Summary

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for administering psychological or neuropsychological assessments in one of our two Diagnostics Centers (Carol Stream,IL and Orland Park, IL). Additional responsibilities include case management services and providing referrals for recommended therapies. If interested, candidates can also carry a therapy caseload of individual and/or family therapy. With therapy clients, the Clinical Psychologist regularly monitors progress to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary.

Essential Functions

• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, questionnaires, and records
• Conduct thorough intake and feedback sessions with clients and their families
• Assess for a range of referral concerns, including autism, ADHD, developmental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and conduct-related conditions
• Oversee testing cases and consult with psychometrist regarding battery changes
• Write comprehensive reports based on test data and observations and provide feedback within a timely manner
• Collaborate with other psychologists and providers regarding case conceptualization
• Case management, when appropriate, including providing resources to schools, and communication with schools and/or medical professionals
• Maintain targeted caseload hours of 28 therapy per week
• Maintain 10
  -12 evaluations per month

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D or Psy.
  
  D) in Clinical or School Psychology from an APA accredited program
• Internship training and post-doctoral training in psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic treatment with children
• Current Illinois Registration/licensure in Clinical Psychology or license-eligible
• Experience conducting pediatric psychological/neuropsychological evaluations
• CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire

• Formal training and proficiency administering the ADOS-2, preferred
• Preference working with young children (ages 2+)
• Passion for working with children with developmental delays

• Excellent oral, listening, communication and self-awareness skills
• Comfortable persona to better develop relationships with children and their families
• Development Mindset with a passion for continuous learning and education
• Autonomy with the ability to work independently

• Able to provide training in, and implement, de-escalation skills for clients
• Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs
• Ability to work in a variety of positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

• Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Individual and Family Services

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