ABOUT JCFS CHICAGO:

The mission of JCFS Chicago is to provide help, healing, and caring services infused with Jewish values to strengthen lives in our community. Clinically expert and relentlessly caring, empowering people to improve their lives. JCFS Chicago offers individualized help to support people of all ages and abilities as they strive to live successfully in their community, while enhancing social-emotional well-being for adults, children, teens, families, and individuals with disabilities - regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, ability, gender, or sexual orientation. JCFS Chicago believes that each individual has their own unique potential. We work to meet individuals where they are, offering support in their efforts to achieve and exceed milestones within their reach. Join us as we strive to redefine what's possible.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Psychological Services program at JCFS Chicago specializes in providing high quality psychological and psychoeducational testing in addition to offering evidence-based therapy to a diverse range of clients. We also offer a highly sought after specialty clinic for families with children (ages 2-12) presenting with disruptive behavior which incorporates assessment and evidenced-based interventions. The position would also offer the opportunity to be involved in launching a specialty clinic for children and adolescents experiencing clinically significant anxiety. Psychologists also participate in our APA-accredited clinical internship program (which was just re-accredited for 10 years).

This is a 37.5 hour per week position (benefits eligible). This is a hybrid position including working remotely and in the office - with time split between West Roger Park and Northbrook offices.

• Carries a caseload of at least 10 therapy clients per week.
• Complete at least 12 full-battery assessment per calendar year.
• Administer, score and draft reports for psychological and psychoeducational evaluations including intellectual, cognitive, projective, achievement, adaptive functioning, personality, and social-emotional tests to Agency clients as indicated.
• Evaluate and interpret testing material and apprises appropriate Agency staff, families, schools, and/or other professionals of test findings and implications.
• Participates in our training program which includes our APA accredited internship as well as our diagnostic and therapy practicums. Serve as a supervisor to interns and practicum students, participate on trainee selection committee, and instruct portions of intern seminar.

Program Support

• Assist Agency staff in evaluating psychological testing material from other agencies or psychologists.
• Supervise externs and interns within the psychology training program.
• Serve as an instructor for clinical training seminars within Psych Services and the Agency.
• Serve on various committees, participates in seminars and other appropriate activities as a representative of the Agency.
• Participate in Agency-sponsored staff development programs, professional group seminars, committees or conferences to increase professional knowledge.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.
• Represent JCFS and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
• Current Illinois licensure as a Clinical Psychologist or license eligible within 4 months of hire is required.
• Experience and/or exposure to psychoeducational testing.
• 1 or more years of clinical experience post-licensure. Non-profit or social services experience preferred.
• One or more years of experience supervising externs, interns, or as a clinical supervisor or similar role preferred.
• Able to work at least one evening per week.
• As this position requires site visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation, must be able to drive, have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle to travel in the Chicago metropolitan area. Or say * This position may require visits to locations which may or may not be accessible by public transportation.

Therapy Skills Required:

• Ability to work with a wide range of ages and presenting problems
• Preference for evidenced based therapy skills

Assessment Skills Required:

• Learning Disorders
• ADHD/ADD
• Intellectual & Cognitive Functioning
• Cognitive and Developmental Delays
• Social Emotional Functioning

Assessment Skills Recommended:

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Neuropsychological testing (ex. NEPSY)
• Adaptive Behaviors

Additional Skills Recommended:

• Experience with supervision and training

Job Category: Non-Union

What you'll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - includes vacation days, sick days paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.

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JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.