Pediatric Psychologist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 403(b) | |
United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
Sep 06, 2024 | |
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. Location Job Description Lurie Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time licensed pediatric psychologist to work alongside the multidisciplinary endocrinology care team providing services to pediatric patients. Primary responsibilities include the provision of direct clinical services tochildren and adolescents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position is located in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Qualified candidates will have obtained a PhD or PsyD in a psychology training program and completed an APA-approved internship specializing in clinical child or pediatric psychology. It is preferred that this individual have fellowship-level training in pediatric psychology which includes the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with complex medical needs. Responsibilities associated with this role will include:
Job Summary: Primary responsibilities include the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents experiencing psychological problems associated with medical or surgical conditions. Direct clinical services will be integrated into multi-disciplinary medical care teams. Provision of direct, evidence-based patient care may occur in the inpatient units and/or in outpatient medical or behavioral health clinics. The psychologist will work with their assigned medical team to integrate psychosocial and medical services, focused on enhancing optimal patient outcomes. Offering education and training for all providers regarding the psychosocial care of families with medical or surgical conditions is also expected. Additional responsibilities include teaching and supervising trainees, including students in the APA-accredited psychology internship program and post-doctoral fellows. The third responsibility is to engage in scholarly activities, including research, program development and presentation of findings at national conferences. The applicant is expected to understand and integrate a developmental perspective into the provision of care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients regarding their growth and development process. Essential Job Functions: 1. Position-specific functions include conducting evaluations and treatment of children and adolescents admitted to medical/surgical inpatients at Lurie Children's Hospital. 9. With approval from the pediatric specialty division, may provide clinical services for other medical psychologists and clinicians in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry when coverage is needed, or if they have specific skills that might benefit patients being treated by other pediatric specialists. 10. 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. 11. Participates in rounds, patient care conferences, diagnostic and treatment staffing team meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, and discipline-specific team meetings. 12. Provides training through direct supervision and teaching of didactic courses in the subspecialties of clinical child and pediatric psychology and integrated behavioral health treatment to Lurie Children's, McGaw Medical Center, and Feinberg School of Medicine students, interns, and fellows in various disciplines. 13. Follows protocols and procedures of the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Lurie Children's Hospital. 14. Collaborates with team members and department & hospital leadership in writing/reviewing program and departmental policies and procedures as needed. 15. Participates in continuing education events including hospital and department mandatory education courses and courses required to maintain professional certification/licensure requirements. 16. 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. 17. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education PhD: Clinical Psychology (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:
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. Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org |