Rush Neurobehavioral Center (RNBC), a division of Behavioral Science at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) in Chicago, Illinois is expanding. We are currently accepting applications for a Pediatric Clinical Psychologist/Neuropsychologist opportunity in Skokie, Illinois.
Primary responsibilities of this position include conducting intake/interviews with patients and their parents and completing comprehensive psychological/neuropsychological assessments for differential diagnosis of a variety of client populations and presenting these results to parents and schools when requested. Populations include but are not limited to children with ADHD, learning disabilities, language disorders, anxiety, mood disorders and social impairments, including those accompanying ASD as well as a variety of complex medical presentation including head injury, seizure disorders, hydrocephalus, chromosomal abnormalities etc. Preference is given to individuals who have extensive experience with assessment of children and adolescents with variety of co-occurring disorders. Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA-accredited program, postdoctoral training in psychological/neuropsychological assessment and are Illinois license eligible. Experience with school consultations and evidence-based treatment methods are a plus. RNBC has a rich training program including diagnostic and advanced assessment students as well as two post-doctoral fellowship positions in neuropsychology. Faculty are encouraged to supervise students and also have the opportunity to participate in the training of the fellows during overlapping cases of interest. Salary and faculty appointment in the Department of Behavioral Science will be commensurate with experience.
Rush University System for Health (RUSH) is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH comprises Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College. Rush University Medical Center is an elite medical community recognized for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2021-2022. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the 3,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized nine Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. T...hese accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, are a reflection of the collective efforts and commitment to excellence demonstrated by our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and medical staff. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking first among 99 academic medical centers across the country. For the second consecutive year, all three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.
