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.

K.S.A.'s:

• 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 and adolescent psychology or pediatric psychology.
• Required licensure and/or certification: Must be licensed in the State of Illinois prior to start date. If employee is license-eligible, state license must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• Trained in aspects of clinical and/or behavioral translational research.
• 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.
  

Job Duties:

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations, assigns appropriate DSM and ICD diagnoses, and provides treatment for outpatient in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health at Lurie Children's Hospital. Treatment includes crisis intervention, individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
• Provides psychological testing of children and adolescents, including administering and interpreting objective or symptom-based questionnaire measures as indicated. Projective testing and neuropsychological testing are not included as job functions for this position.
• 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 all case management duties of assigned cases 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. Research related to the disorders encountered in their work or treatment approaches used in their clinical activities is encouraged.
• Follows protocols and procedures of the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• 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.
  

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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 diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. 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 affiliatesare 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.

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