Consumer Behavior Postdoctoral Jobs in Chicago, IL

Who We Are:

Light On Anxiety Treatment Centers, founded in 2012, is a fast-paced, rapidly growing practice that provides state of the art, cutting edge treatments for anxiety, OCD and related conditions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychiatric medication management and psychological testing. Light On Anxiety’s mission is to provide accessible, practical, empirically-supported treatment to help clients move past anxiety, OCD and related disorders as rapidly as possible. Light On Anxiety strives to exceed client expectations and is committed to excellence in customer service at each step of the anxiety treatment process. We pride ourselves in working collaboratively and providing treatment that is compassionate, personalized and action-oriented.

Light On Anxiety offers best in class continuing education through our Clinical Training Institute, which includes case consultation, Clinical Grand Rounds, our Learning Lab and a robust assortment of self-guided training materials to keep staff apprised of innovations in empirically-supported treatment models. In addition, many of our clinicians are involved in writing projects such as co-authoring user-friendly workbooks or assisting in the dissemination of high-quality consumer education through our Webzine. 

Job Description:

Light On Anxiety's post-doctoral fellows receive the advanced clinical training, education and supervision needed to become leaders in anxiety treatment. The 1 year program provides support with the licensure process and professional development opportunities, including supervision. The post-doc's primary responsibilities include conducting intake assessments and providing individual psychotherapy to clients of all ages. Opportunities for group therapy and neuropsychological testing services may be provided based on post-doc interest.

Training Activities Include:

• One hour of weekly individual supervision

• One hour of weekly group supervision

• Participation in Light On Anxiety's Clinical Training Institute

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide neuropsychological assessment services for child, adolescent, and adult clients, including conducting clinical interviews, integrating assessment data, preparing comprehensive reports, and delivering feedback sessions. Assessment administration is completed both independently and in collaboration with a Testing Technician

• Administer and score neuropsychological measures, identify appropriate normative values and interpret results

• Prepare and write user-friendly neuropsychological reports for clients summarizing assessment findings and actionable recommendations

• Communicate and consult with members of each client’s care team (legal guardians, families, and other internal and external parties) as necessary and appropriate

• Provide resources, support, and referrals to external services when appropriate

• Complete documentation and administrative requirements in a timely and thorough manner

• Complete all required trainings

• Actively seek continuing education to stay informed of all evidence-based treatment protocols for anxiety and related disorders

• Maintain professional conduct and appearance during all interactions with clients and stakeholders

• Serve as LOA Ambassador and effectively represent LOA culture, expectations, offerings and policies to internal and external stakeholders

• Make positive contributions to the Practice’s culture

• Other duties as assigned

Schedule:

• Flexible work arrangements, including one fully virtual day

• Full-time position (40 hours/week) 

• 1 weekend day required 

What We Offer:

• Annual salary of $58,000, with an increase to $60,000 beginning in your second year of employment

• Participation in and certification through Light On Anxiety's year long Clinical Training Institute, offering advanced specialty training in CBT for anxiety, OCD and related conditions

• Paid Time Off and paid company-observed holidays

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Retirement plan with company match

• Dependent Care and Commuter FSAs

• Health Savings Account

• Short-Term Disability

• Company sponsored Basic Life / AD&D

• Company laptop, ongoing technical support and technology stipend

• Company sponsored continuing education programs to fulfill CE/CME requirements

• Supervision needed to obtain independent licensure

• Company-sponsored malpractice insurance

• Reimbursement for licensure examination, registration and renewal fees

• Administrative team to build your caseload and manage billing, scheduling and credentialing

• Gorgeous, modern office space and amenities, allowing for maximum peer collaboration

• Great opportunities for consultation, collaboration and growth

• A team-based approach for outpatient mental health services where passionate healers come together to bring out the best in our clients and ourselves

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PsyD or PhD) and eligible to pursue licensure as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois 

• Interest in specializing in CBT for anxiety and related disorders

• Commitment to lifelong learning, clinical growth, and evidence-based practice

• Ability to receive and integrate feedback while working effectively through ambiguity

• Strong sense of accountability, ownership, and follow-through in clinical and team responsibilities

• Flexibility and adaptability in response to evolving client, clinical, and organizational needs

• Direct, respectful, and proactive communication style

• Capacity to reflect, problem-solve, and stay engaged when work feels imperfect

• Alignment with a values-driven workplace that prioritizes resilience, collaboration, and growth

• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, team-based environment

• Positive, solutions-oriented mindset with openness to diverse perspectives

Come join a team that promotes innovation, growth, and treatment strategies that work!