Clinical Psychologist - Postdoctoral Fellow (post-doc)

Courage to Connect Mental Health Center is a private practice located in Glenview, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, and Wilmette. We are hiring a full-time postdoctoral resident to join our training team with the overarching goal to prepare the postdoctoral resident for licensure by furthering their clinical, administrative and overall professional development and growth.

Requirements: Ideal postdoctoral residents will have experience with children, adolescents, and adults, but education and training will also be provided. Candidates will have successfully completed an APA-accredited internship prior to start date (which is flexible) and are interested in pursuing private practice. Candidates must have morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend availability.

Courage to Connect has warm, beautifully decorated therapy and testing rooms and large, comfortable waiting rooms. We equip our clinicians with all the necessities a successful therapist would need to focus solely on the care of their patient. Our office provides an electronic medical records system, company phone extension and email, along with the full support of our billing team, intake coordinator, and office administration; all new clients will be assigned by the intake department, billing team will handle insurance verification, process insurance claims and out of pocket financial responsibility. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and fun! This is a great opportunity to acquire hours, supervision, and experience in preparation for licensure.

CTC Postdoctoral Residents:

· Provide clinical services in the form of individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and/or psychological assessments, consistent with the individual training goals and plan as developed and negotiated with the Clinical Director. Caseload will be 20 clients per week, with a minimum of 50% of your hours being clinical contact hours in compliance with IL licensure requirements.

· Work independently; clinicians manage their own caseload, schedule directly with clients, and communicate effectively with their clients; establish diagnoses, treatment plans, and therapeutic goals.

· Work well in a team environment.

· Attend staff meetings and supervision, including monthly clinical consultation meetings and weekly supervision.

· Collaborate with client’s referring provider/physician/professionals as well as any other pertinent treatment providers to ensure optimum level of care.

· Work well with families, which may include family therapy, parent coaching, and feedback sessions.

· Participate in a minimum of one hour of face-to-face weekly individual supervision with an IL Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

· Lead weekly group supervision with practicum students; postdoctoral residents also contribute to practicum students’ performance evaluations.

· Co-interview and provide feedback on candidates seeking a practicum position at CTC.

· Are willing to go above and beyond for client care.

· Participate in additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Work Hours--40 hours per week for 12 months is expected. Shift options are as follows:

Monday - Friday: 9am - 3pm or 3pm - 9pm

Saturday or Sunday: 9am – 3pm

Schedule is flexible.

Courage to Connect Mental Health Center offers:

· A competitive salary: $59,000 for 12 months of full-time work

· Benefits: health insurance and paid time off

· A friendly and supportive office atmosphere and team

· Beautifully decorated therapy rooms

· Collaborative team environment: that is the fun part of joining a group practice

· Supportive Leadership Team for daily assistance, training, resources

· Referrals to fill your caseload quickly with the patients you want to work with

· Full billing team support; we take care of your claims, patient responsibility, all insurance and financial related issues

· Ongoing training opportunities to attend and lead didactic seminars, trainings, and public speaking events about mental health issues

· Support for your individualized training goals as well as the goal to obtain licensure (postdoctoral residency is in full compliance with IL licensure requirements, EPPP preparation is embedded in program, supervisor provides verification of experience VE-PSY)

· Potential to be hired once postdoctoral residency is completed

Under Licensed Clinical Psychologists’ support, come develop your independence, hone your clinical skills, and grow your leadership skills with CTC!

Please send your CV and cover letter to the Clinical Director, Cara Murphy, Psy.D. at drmurphy@couragetoconnecttherapy.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Glenview, IL 60025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,000