Clinical Psychologist

Job Description

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide psychological and psychoeducational testing and therapy to children and adults and to serve as a core member of the psychology training program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Psychological Testing, Assessment, and Therapy:

• Caseload varies based on weekly schedule. Staff hired to work 37.5 hours per week (1 FTE) carry a caseload of at least 10 – 12 therapy hours per week. Staff hired to work 30 hours per week (.8 FTE) carry a caseload of at least 8 therapy hours per week.
• Administer psychological tests including intellectual, cognitive, projective, achievement, adaptive functioning, personality, and social-emotional to Agency clients as indicated.
• Administer, score and draft reports for psychoeducational assessments or evaluations.
• Evaluate and interpret testing material and apprises appropriate Agency staff, families, schools, and/or other professionals of test findings and implications.

Testing expectations:

• For 1 FTE staff, the expectation is 12-15 assessments per year
• For .8 FTE staff, the expectation is 10-12 assessments per year

Assessment Skills Required:

• Learning Disorders
• ADHD/ADD
• Intellectual & Cognitive Functioning
• Cognitive and Developmental Delays
• Social Emotional Functioning

Assessment Skills Recommended:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neuropsychological testing (ex. NEPSY - ll, D-KEFS)
• Adaptive Behaviors

Program Support

• Assist Agency staff in evaluating psychological testing material from other agencies or psychologists.
• Supervise externs and interns within the psychology training program.
• Serve as an instructor for clinical training seminars within Psych Services and the Agency.
• Serve on various committees, participates in seminars and other appropriate activities as a representative of the Agency.
• Participate in Agency-sponsored staff development programs, professional group seminars, committees or conferences to increase professional knowledge.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.
• Represent JCFS and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Traits/Competencies :

• Strong interest and enjoyment in both assessment and therapy.
• Enjoys working with all ages - youth, adolescent and adults.
• Interpersonally flexible; able to shift gears quickly based on changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized with efficient and effective time management skills.
• Independent with demonstrated use of sound judgment.
• Completes case documentation in a timely manner
• Maintains benchmarks for direct service hours
• Team player

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
• Current Illinois licensure as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Experience and/or exposure to psychoeducational testing.
• Able to work one evening per week.
• As this position requires site visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation, must be able to drive, have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle to travel in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Preferred:

• One or more years of clinical experience post-licensure. Non-profit or social services experience.
• One or more years of experience supervising externs, interns, or as a clinical supervisor or similar role.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position – can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Job Code: Union
• Compensation: The minimum starting compensation for this position is $75,000 yearly.

Union: NBU

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.

EEO Statement:

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.

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