Psychologist

Insight Hospital and Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Insight Hospital and Medical Center is seeking a Psychologist to deliver comprehensive mental health care in Chicago. This role includes diagnosing and treating disorders, developing treatment plans, and ensuring high-quality patient care while meeting community needs. Join a dedicated team focused on impactful, compassionate healthcare.

Qualifications

• Completion of Pre-doctoral Internship.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of current education methodologies and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders and administer treatment programs.
• Document therapy in medical records, ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Skills

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Doctorate in Psychology

Job description

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center - Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team dedicated to delivering world-class service, our mission is to provide the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you are interested, please apply now!

Short Summary:

Psychologists evaluate, diagnose, and treat people with mental, emotional, behavioral, educational, and developmental disorders. We are seeking a Psychologist to support our patients' well-being. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, gathering history, diagnosing issues using tests, and developing treatment plans. The Psychologist will interview patients and perform diagnostic tests to understand their mental health issues.

Ultimately, you will provide individual treatment options to help people better understand themselves and assist others in changing behaviors and alleviating problems. This role incorporates current mental health and addiction care standards in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and patient care standards. The clinical director also oversees budget, quality, cost, and service excellence, supervises human resources, and ensures high-quality care and service.

All duties are to be performed confidentially, in line with Insight Chicago Medical Center's mission, values, and behaviors. Employees are expected to provide high-quality care, service, and kindness to patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders and administer treatment programs; interview patients in various settings and review medical and social histories.
2. Observe patients, administer and interpret psychological tests, diagnose disorders, and consult with other mental health professionals on test results.
3. Treat psychological disorders with appropriate techniques; plan therapy sessions and determine frequency and duration.
4. Assess patient progress, modify treatment plans, and communicate with and counsel family members as needed.
5. Document therapy in medical records, ensuring confidentiality.
6. Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
7. Participate in professional development activities such as educational programs and workshops.
8. Instruct and supervise students in psychological internships.
9. Offer psychological consultations to other mental health professionals and agencies.
10. Develop and implement clinical research programs if applicable.
11. May serve as Campus Security Authority per the Clery Act.
12. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Doctorate in Psychology, completion of Pre-doctoral Internship, and at least 1 year of relevant experience. Must hold or be eligible for NM licensure as a Psychologist.
• Degrees from accredited institutions above the minimum requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of current special education methodologies, accreditation standards, crisis intervention techniques, and psychological testing.
• Ability to assess, record symptoms, communicate effectively, evaluate progress, and maintain confidentiality.
• Skills in diagnosis, treatment planning, and maintaining patient records.
• Must maintain emotional stability to handle stressful situations.
• Position involves diagnosing, evaluating, administering tests, developing treatment plans, and maintaining records.

Benefits include health, vision, dental insurance (eligible after 30 days), short and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Insight employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, subject to accommodations for medical or religious reasons.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace!