Staff Psychologist

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago's Mental Health Services within the Student Wellness Center is seeking a clinical psychologist to conduct triage and initial appointments; provide direct clinical mental health services to eligible students; and provide consultation, outreach, and support to various members of the campus community.

The role includes crisis evaluations, psychotherapies (individual/couples/group), emergency on-call coverage, and coordination with trainees and staff while adhering to

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work experience: 2-5 years in related discipline.
• Certifications: ---
• Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA approved program.
• Experience: university counseling setting preferred.
• Evidence-based, time-limited psychotherapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts triage, diagnostic evaluation, and crisis assessments.
• Provides goal-focused individual, couples, and group psychotherapy.
• Offers emergency and crisis intervention with daytime on-call coverage.
• Maintains timely electronic documentation.
• Provides consultation and outreach to University community.
• Supervises trainees as needed and appropriate.
• Adheres to laws, ethics, and university policies.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Strong interpersonal skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Helping students overcome obstacles

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) from an APA approved program

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Job description

Department

CSL SCS: Clinical Providers

About the Department

Mental Health Services (MHS) is a unit within Student Wellness, which is a part of Campus and Student Life. MHS provides mental health care to eligible students and their eligible dependents. Mental health services include: Diagnostic assessments; crisis assessment and intervention; individual, couples, and/or group psychotherapy; medication management; academic skills counseling; and referral services. MHS staff provides consultation to University of Chicago faculty, staff, and administrators, and outreach/education to the campus community. In its care for students, MHS employs a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians, supports a psychology training program, and serves as a training rotation site for psychiatry residents.

Job Summary

Mental Health Services within the Student Wellness Center is seeking a clinical psychologist who can assist with conducting triage and initial appointments; provide direct clinical mental health services to eligible University of Chicago students; and 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 on-call coverage.
• 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 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 Qualifications

• Education: 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 Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• 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 clinical psychology.

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

• 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)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

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 Eligible

Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide rang