Psychologist

DepartmentCSL SCS: Clinical ProvidersAbout The DepartmentUChicago Student Wellness provides coordinated and comprehensive medical care, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services for students at the University of Chicago. Our talented and diverse staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality, inclusive care with the highest standards of professionalism and student confidentiality. Our medical, counseling, psychiatry, and health promotion services are co-located in the University’s beautiful, state-of-the-art Student Wellness Center, which opened in Autumn 2020 and enables our team of interdisciplinary providers to closely collaborate and provide integrated care and wellness programing. Our mental health services include, but are not limited to, diagnostic assessments; crisis assessment and intervention; individual, couples, and/or group therapy; medication management; academic skills counseling; and referral services. To support the health and wellbeing needs of our diverse student body, we offer support spaces, including support spaces for students of color, international students, and LGBTQ+ students, and wellness programming, including workshops on imposter issues, adjusting to college, managing stress, and diversity in the classroom. The UChicago Student Wellness mental health staff include clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, advanced practice psychiatric nurses, clinical social workers, and administrators dedicated to providing culturally-informed mental health services. In early 2020, UChicago Student Wellness hired its first associate director for diversity, inclusion, and outreach who is developing comprehensive strategies to enhance and support the mental health and wellbeing of underrepresented students on campus. Our staff also regularly engage in diversity and inclusion training to deepen their awareness and cultural competence to better inform the care they provide. Staff and leadership are deeply committed to issues of diversity, equity, an inclusion on campus and in the services we provide. UChicago Student Wellness staff collaborate with offices and groups across campus, such as the University’s Center for Identity + Inclusion, Office of Spiritual Life, Office of International Affairs, and Center for College Student Success, as well as Recognized Student Organizations, including cultural and ethnic and religious and spiritual groups.Job SummaryStudent Counseling within the Student Wellness Center is in need of a clinical psychologist who can assist with conducting triage and initial appointments. Provide direct clinical mental health services to eligible University of Chicago students. Provide consultation, outreach, and support to various members of the campus community.Responsibilities• Conducts triage, clinical diagnostic evaluation and assessment of patients, including urgent-care/crisis evaluations.• Provides goal-focused, time-limited individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.• Provides emergency and crisis intervention services including scheduled daytime.• Maintains timely and complete electronic documentation as appropriate.• Provides consultation, training, and outreach to members of the University of Chicago community both during and after hours.• Participates in clinical and administrative staff meetings as appropriate.• Provides clinical supervision of trainees as needed and as appropriate• Exercises discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.• Reviews, analyzes, interprets, and/or adheres to federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Code of Ethics, policies, and procedures as related to clinical psychology.• Provides mental healthcare through assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, monitoring, and/or referral.• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats individuals with mental, emotional, behavioral, or nervous system or conditions, including but not limited to developmental disabilities, alcoholism, substance abuse, and disorders of habit or conduct.• Analyzes effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.• Interprets client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.• Performs other related work as needed.Education:Minimum QualificationsMinimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.• Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.• Certifications:Preferred QualificationsEducation:• Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA approved graduate program.Experience:• Working in a university counseling setting.• Providing evidence-based, time-limited psychotherapy.• Expertise providing services to under-represented populations and first generation university students.• Advanced training or experience with college age or young adult populations.Certifications:• Licensed or license-eligible as a clinical psychologist in Illinois.Technical Skills Or Knowledge:• Review, analyze, interpret, and/or prepare federal and state laws, rules, regulations, Code of Ethics, policies and procedures as related to social work.Preferred Competencies• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Strong interpersonal skills.• Exercise discretion and confidentiality while handling sensitive situations.• Interest in helping students to overcome behavioral and emotional obstacles to peak academic performance.Working Conditions• Provide daytime on-call coverage.• Direct patient contact or clinical care setting.• Office environment.• On-call responsibilities.• High stress environment.• Use computers extensively for up to 2 hours at a time.• Use standard computer and office equipment.Application Documents• Resume/CV (required)• Cover Letter (required)• List of Three References (required)When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.Job FamilyHealthcare & Medical ServicesRole ImpactIndividual ContributorFLSA StatusExemptPay FrequencyMonthlyScheduled Weekly Hours37.5Benefits EligibleYesDrug Test RequiredYesHealth Screen RequiredYesMotor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNoPosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. 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