Clinical Psychologist - Suicide and Substance Use Prevention

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Shift pay & holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health insurance

Retirement options

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Clinical Psychologist to lead the development and implementation of training programs for staff on suicide risk assessment and substance use prevention. The role focuses on improving clinical workflows, supervising therapists, and expanding access to evidence-based interventions.

The position involves contributing to Zero Suicide and SBIRT initiatives, developing training content, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical, Health, or Counseling Psychology.
• Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois; ABPP eligible.
• Experience with suicidality and substance use in adolescents and adults; program development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement Zero Suicide and SBIRT initiatives.
• Develop training content for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Provide CAMS-based training for psychiatry urgent care.
• Triage patients screened for suicide risk in Psychiatry Urgent Care.
• Deliver comprehensive care for high-risk patients and supervise staff.
• Create protocols and collaborate with partners for timely access to care.
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and program evaluation.
• Produce outcomes and fidelity reports for oversight teams.
• Co-supervise master’s level mental health therapists.
• Engage in teaching, talks, and clinical research.

Skills

Suicide risk assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Staff training

Program development

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D./PsyD in Clinical, Health, or Counseling Psychology

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Position: Clinical Psychologist, Suicide and Substance Use Prevention
• Location: Evanston Hospital
• Hours: Full-time, M-F 8 AM - 4:30 PM

Summary:

The Clinical Psychologist is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of training programs for clinical and non-clinical staff around the assessment of suicide risk and suicide-specific interventions, as well as early detection of substance use risk and early intervention. This individual will help develop clinical workflows, assist with oversight of mental health therapists, and supplement therapeutic interventions.

What you will need:

• Education: Ph.D. or PsyD in Clinical, Health, or Counseling Psychology
• Certification: Licensed or license eligible as a Clinical Psychologist in the state of Illinois; Board-certified or eligible by ABPP
• Experience: Experience working with patients for whom suicidality (6+) and/or substance use is a central issue; Practice with adolescents and adults; Program development and implementation; Interprofessional or collaborative care; Teaching experience preferred

What you will do:

• Contribute to and direct efforts toward supporting the implementation and goals of the Zero Suicide at Endeavor and SBIRT programs
• Assist with training development and creating content for training modules for clinical staff, including the use of evidence-based screening and assessment tools for suicide and substance use risk, and suicide risk management in an office setting; as well as non-clinical staff training aimed at increasing awareness of suicide risk
• Implement training in CAMS (collaborative assessment and management of suicidality) for partial hospitalization or psychiatry urgent care
• Participate clinically in the triaging of patients screening positive for suicide risk using the centralized Psychiatry Urgent Care Program
• Provide comprehensive and coordinated care for patients at increased risk for suicide and/or substance use disorders, utilizing evidence-based screening, intervention, and specialized treatment modalities
• Develop protocols and collaborate with internal and external partners to facilitate timely access to psychiatry urgent care and specialized suicide and substance use interventions deemed in need in primary care offices
• Contribute to data collection, analysis, and interpretation of data for program evaluation and as appropriate for specific research endeavors
• Develop outcome and fidelity reports for oversight and implementation teams
• Co-supervise master's-level mental health therapist(s)
• Opportunities available for academic talks, teaching, clinical training, and clinical research

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.