DepartmentCSL SCS: Clinical Providers
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 the 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.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum 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 Professional References (required)
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Job FamilyHealthcare & Medical Services
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Drug Test RequiredYes
Health Screen RequiredYes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Pay Rate TypeSalary
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay Range$80,000.00 - $100,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits EligibleYes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
