Staff Psychologist

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Interwoven is a community mental health and training center located on the flagship campus of The Chicago School. Interwoven provides a broad array of psychological services to the general community while also serving as a training center for psychology and counseling students and as a robust learning center for faculty and students from The Chicago School’s various academic departments. Interwoven is also home to the highly regarded Forensic Center which has long served as the practice arm of Forensic Psychology Department. The Forensic Center provides psychological evaluations, parenting capacity evaluations, family therapy, therapeutic supervised visitation/reunification therapy, co-parenting therapy, and individual therapy, among other services, to referrals from the domestic relations court. The Forensic Center is also a leading Illinois provider of outpatient fitness restoration services for persons deemed unfit to stand trial. The Fitness Restoration Program has recently assumed a lead role in training providers across the state and is funded by a renewing $1.3 MM grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services.

The Staff Psychologist reports to the Clinical Director, Outpatient Fitness Restoration Program and serves as a lead clinician and clinical supervisor. The role encompasses membership on a team of four to six clinical supervisors who oversee the training for a cohort of five to eight practicum trainees and interns. The Staff Psychologist will supervise one trainee, covering both forensic and non-forensic treatment cases and at least a small number of assessment cases. The Staff Psychologist will also provide direct service by carrying a balanced client caseload and will conduct fitness to stand trial evaluations (training will be provided, if necessary).

Interwoven provides an exciting work environment with a commitment to continuous professional development and career path opportunities. Staff are provided two work-from-home days per week with infrequent exceptions related to staffing levels. Staff enjoy the rich professional development opportunities that come with being located in the midst of a professional school of psychology. Some staff take the opportunity to teach a course as adjunct, with supervisor approval, and as long as work time in the Center is not unduly encroached upon.

While the preferred candidate would have demonstrated experience and skills across all aspects of the described role, consideration will be given to candidates who have broad-based experience and an interest in gaining experience in some of the more specialized services we offer.

Principle Duties:

• Supervises master’s and doctoral level trainees.

• Determines appropriateness of referrals and level of treatment.

• Provides therapeutic services such as individual, group, and family psychotherapy using empirically based treatment interventions.

• Conducts psychological testing and psychological evaluations generally and, specifically, evaluations for court-referred parents and children.

• Conducts competency-to-stand-trial evaluations.

• Provides clinical interventions for individuals, high-conflict couples, families, and children.

• Communicates with attorneys, GALs, and court officials to provide case status and, although rare, may testify in court as called/needed.

• Consults with assigned clinical program leads, other psychotherapists, and consulting psychiatrists on details of cases and treatment plans.

• Serves on training and supervision team and as member of Center’s compliance committee.

• Documents outcomes and deliverables in a timely manner.

• Assists with the referral process to enroll clients into services.

• Completes and maintains documentation in accordance with HIPPA and funding requirements. Assists with utilization and quality assurance reviews for clinical, legal, grant-related, and insurance billing compliance.

• Contacts other social service agencies, schools, hospitals, courts, and health organizations to maintain continuity of care or to obtain case-related information.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have experience in forensic mental health

• Must have experience in clinical work with families and children

• Must have experience in individual, family, and group therapeutic modalities

• Must have experience supervising graduate-level trainees

• Must have knowledge of regulatory standards governing clinical care and operations

• Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written)

• Must have experience with diverse populations

• Must be able to work independently and in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to work as part of a coordinated team

• Must be able to multi-task at a high level

Position Qualifications:

• Doctoral-level degree in clinical psychology with preference for experience in forensic psychology and, specifically, fitness restoration treatment and fitness to stand trial evaluations.

• Must be currently licensed as a psychologist in Illinois or on path to be licensed in Illinois via license transfer from another state.

Application Requirements:

• A cover letter must be summitted with your application

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $85,000 – $95,000 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.