Clinical Director - Psychological Testing

Responsibilities

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital is dedicated to providing behavioral health and psychiatric support to children and teens ages 3 to 17. Above all else, we treat every patient with compassion and respect. Using evidence-based treatment approaches and individualized care, we strive to instill hope in our patients, their families and our community.

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CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

JOB SUMMARY: Oversight of psychological testing services on the inpatient units and partial hospitalization program at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital, including managing referrals, case assignment, ordering and tracking of testing materials, and ensuring quality direct patient services and reports. Supervision of students and shared oversight of the psychology training program. Complete diagnostic testing reports and liaise with multidisciplinary team and family members for results.

When needed, may be required to conduct individual, group, and/or family therapy.

Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital has specialized programs the psychologist will take part in including:

• The POLARIS program: Polaris is a first-of-its-kind, inpatient psychiatric unit (19-bed) for sexual and gender minority youth (ages 12 to 17). Polaris provides a place where gender and sexual minority adolescents can receive affirming psychiatric care and help addressing identity.
• The WORTHY program: The Worthy Program is an acute inpatient program at Garfield Park Behavioral Hospital for adolescents who are at risk of being sex trafficked or have experienced it. The Worthy Program utilizes a trauma-informed care approach to meet the complex needs of youth in a secure environment.

For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competency in the criteria listed in this job description. The specifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Education: PhD, Psy.

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Experience: 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting.

Licensure/Certification: Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the state of IL

Knowledge: Prefer knowledge of general and psychiatric principles, working concepts and theory, age-specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, individual, group and family therapy. Able to work cooperatively with other site staff and involved community agencies. Good organization skills, as well as oral and written communication skills.

Supervision Received: Area Director of Psychological Services

Supervision Exercised: Psychometrician, Psychology Externs

Line of Promotion: Director of Psychological Services

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and other hazardous waste. General hospital environment.

Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Physical agility to manage patients with crisis prevention interventions. Push, pull and lift up to 40 pounds. Intermittent sitting, standing, walking, bending and stooping. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

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