Clinical Psychologist

Overview

Shift: PRN; As needed

Join our team at the Robert Young Center as a Clinical Psychologist! Under the general supervision of the Manager of Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health Outpatient Services, the Clinical Psychologist provides mental health assessments, interventions, and consultations to individuals and/or groups with psychiatric disorders. This role develops appropriate treatment modalities, coordinates treatment plans, and provides ongoing follow-up to support each individual’s mental health needs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collecting diagnostic information and determining immediate treatment plans for patients. Requests medical consultation where indicated.
• Provides direct, intensive psychiatric therapy to individuals, families, and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders.
• Completes psychological evaluations as needed by the department.
• Coordinates with the Crisis Stabilization Unit and Robert Young Center Inpatient Unit for clients who may be a danger to themselves or others.
• Acts as a liaison and resource between the community and patient needs; coordinates treatment goals with community agencies, primary care physicians, the court system, and managed-care entities. Develops, monitors, and revises RYC treatment plans.
• Maintains records according to RYC and accreditation standards, including MRO, Joint Commission, Medicaid, and commercial insurance requirements.
• May provide clinical supervision to RYC clinicians and internship students and participates in in-service and competency training of students or staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Ph.D. from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited psychology program.
• Completion of a pre-doctoral internship.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience.
• Experience with psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention.
• Experience providing psychological evaluations and clinical supervision.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Current license in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) as a Clinical Psychologist.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.