Pediatric Health Psychologist

Responsibilities

Provision of Clinical Psychological Services; Conducts psychodiagnostics assessment (i.e. diagnostic evaluation) according to established clinical protocol; formulates case conceptualization; establishes psychiatric diagnosis according to DSM criteria; recommends appropriate treatment plan and documents according to established department procedures and hospital policies; Provides diagnostic consultative services as ordered by the physician; Provides psychotherapy on an individual, couple, family and/or group basis; Formulates goal-oriented treatment plan with expected outcomes in collaboration with the patient and family where appropriate; Educates patient and family regarding nature of illness, expected course, treatment and alternatives; Assesses patient's and family's level of understanding and motivation; Develops plan to incorporate community-based resources; Develops strategies to assist families and health care providers; Designs clinical programs; Coordinates clinical services; Evaluates program performance; Works collaboratively with other staff; Provides education to patients and families; Provides clinical training and supervision to psychology graduate students, medical residents and students; Conducts all research activities with authorization from the Director; Presents completed and ongoing research to colleagues; Attends and participates in continuing education; Attends and participates in relevant team, department, and division administrative and planning meetings; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited graduate program; Completion of APA accredited Internship / Residency in Clinical psychology; Graduate curriculum / coursework and clinical training which reflects preparation to function as a psychologist in the area of specialization; Five years clinical experience, including one year predoctoral internship / residency, one year minimum post-graduate (doctoral level) clinical experience supervised by a licensed Clinical Psychologist and at least 3 years of clinical experience in area of specialization in clinical psychology (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Health Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology); Advanced knowledge of and skills in case conceptualization, formulation of behavioral treatment plan and collaborative and multidisciplinary treatment planning; Advanced knowledge of and skills in psychiatric diagnosis using current DSM criteria; Excellent interpersonal communication skills; Advanced knowledge of Ethical Principles and Standards of Practice for Psychologists (APA); Advanced knowledge of and skills in customer-oriented service and customer satisfaction (Internal and External customers); Basic understanding of and skills in teaching and education, clinical supervision, and training and research; Basic knowledge of clinical leadership, coordination of clinical activities; Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Illinois; Appointment of Provisional or Associate Level of the Doctoral Professional Staff, Division of Psychology / Department of Psychiatry, Lutheran Hospital; Ability to work in a brief managed care friendly model with patients and families across the continuum of care throughout the hospital; Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance; For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available; Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program