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.
Rotating Shift (United States of America)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Primary responsibility is in the provision of direct clinical services to children and adolescents, and the secondary responsibility is the education of trainees. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital's and the Department's Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.
1. Conducts DSM-IV multi-axial diagnostic evaluation of children and adolescents.
2. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and their families.
3. Provides psychological testing of children and adolescents, including intellectual and projective tests.
4. Follows protocols and procedures for the outpatient service.
5. Writes letters, notes, and formal clinical reports on client contacts. Communicates progress over the telephone as appropriate.
6. Participates in the APA-approved internship training program, the social work student training program, and the child and adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry residency program by preparing and presenting seminar topics and providing supervision to psychology trainees.
7. Participates in formal multi-disciplinary diagnostic and treatment staffing by providing psychological expertise.
8. Engages in research in areas related to children and their families.
9. Provides supervision for varying numbers of participants in the APA approved internship training program.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
1. Minimum education required to perform job: A doctoral degree in clinical psychology with appropriate APA- approved internship.
2. If degree is in a related area (i.e., human development), must have completed an APA-approved clinical internship.
3. Required licensure and/or certification: current license required, or license eligibility within one year.
4. Minimum experience required to perform job: at least two years experience providing cognitive behavioral therapy to children and adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders and/or providing family therapy to children and adolescents.
5. Special physical requirements: sits and stands throughout the day. Must be able to physically restrain aggressive children.
Education
PhD: Medicine (Required)
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
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.
