Physician - Child Psychologist - RUMC (Downtown)-27239

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Group Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Pediatrics Psychologist Work Type: Full Time Clinical/Pediatric Psychologist Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Clinical/Pediatric Psychologist to join the Division of Pediatric Psychology in a unique split‑role opportunity combining therapeutic school‑based care and outpatient psychological assessment services. This full‑time faculty position offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative academic medical center dedicated to innovative pediatric behavioral health care. Position Highlights 1.0 FTE faculty appointment Anticipated academic rank: Assistant Professor (or higher based on experience) Three days/week at Rush Day School (RDS) Two days/week in outpatient pediatric assessment clinic Opportunity to participate in teaching, supervision, program development, and research Start date negotiable Position Details Rush Day School Responsibilities (3 Days/Week) Rush Day School (RDS) is a therapeutic K–8 school affiliated with Rush University Medical Center serving students with complex psychiatric, developmental, behavioral, and academic needs. Clinical responsibilities include: Provide individual, group, and family therapy Conduct psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification and IEP support Oversee academic testing and interpret educational data Provide consultation and clinical support to teachers and school staff Participate as an active member of the therapeutic milieu Consult with outside school districts and community partners Support program development and research initiatives Supervise predoctoral psychology residents, psychiatry fellows, and medical students (as interested) Outpatient Pediatric Psychology Responsibilities (2 Days/Week) The Division of Pediatric Psychology provides comprehensive assessment and consultation services across inpatient and outpatient settings and supports an APA‑accredited predoctoral internship program. Responsibilities include: Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for youth ages 5–18 Establish diagnoses and treatment recommendations Provide supervision to psychology residents in the outpatient assessment clinic Qualifications Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (PhD or PsyD) Completion of an APA‑accredited internship Fellowship training in Clinical Child Psychology or Pediatric Psychology Illinois licensure or eligibility for licensure in the state of Illinois Strong assessment and diagnostic skills with pediatric populations Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting autism evaluations Experience working with children with complex psychiatric and developmental presentations Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, supervision, and academic medicine Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: $114,000 – $147,000 (TCC). Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, and other typical benefits. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush University Medical Center