Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · 5 months ago
Pediatric Psychologist, CCBD
Streeterville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $1,000K/yrAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care and is seeking a Pediatric Psychologist to assess and treat children and adolescents facing psychological issues related to medical conditions. The role involves collaborating with medical teams, providing evidence-based patient care, and engaging in research and training activities.
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Responsibilities
Provides psychological evaluations and treatment for children treated in a pediatric specialty division, in the inpatient and/or ambulatory settings
Collaborates with team members of the specialty division in developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures specific to the provision of psychological care to patients within the pediatric specialty
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
Serves as a team member within the pediatric specialty division
Administers and interprets objective or symptom-based questionnaire measures as indicated
Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record. Writes letters, notes, and formal clinical reports on client contacts. Communicates progress over the telephone and via the electronic medical record, as appropriate
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
Participates in rounds, patient care conferences, diagnostic and treatment staffing team meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, and discipline-specific team meetings
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
Engages in research activities relevant to their pediatric subspecialty area that may include: increasing understanding of the psychological aspects of pediatric chronic illness and medical conditions, program evaluation, and treatment approaches used in their clinical activities
Follows protocols and procedures of the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Lurie Children’s Hospital
Collaborates with team members and department & hospital leadership in writing/reviewing program and departmental policies and procedures as needed
Participates in continuing education events including hospital and department mandatory education courses and courses required to maintain professional certification/licensure requirements
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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree in clinical psychology with APA-approved internship required
If degree is in a related area (e.g., human development) must have completed APA approved internship
Completion of a one-year fellowship in clinical child psychology or pediatric psychology
Required licensure and/or certification: licensed or license-eligible. If employee is license-eligible, state license, employee must obtain license and be granted clinical privileges before start date
Ability to think proactively, acts creatively, and takes initiative appropriately
Excellent communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work and lead with a strong spirit of collegiality within the multidisciplinary teams
Special physical requirements – sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary
Basic Life Support Certification required
Benefits
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
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Company
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence.
Founded in 1987
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.95MKey Investors
Baby Safety FoundationNational Cancer InstituteAce Hardware
2025-10-07Grant
2024-11-04Grant· $3.7M
2019-09-27Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
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Director Advanced Practice Anesthesia Services
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