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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Job Description
General Summary:
Provides neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic, and treatment services to patients and their families. Provides consultation to Lurie Children's medical services (e.g., Cardiology, Endocrinology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Neurosurgery) regarding the neurocognitive status of their patients and its relationship to medical-neurological disease factors and treatment factors. Understands the growth, development, and cultural needs of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients and integrates this into the delivery of care.
The position actively supports the Hospital's and the Department's Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals through modeling of appropriate behavior and by providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.
The position also adheres to the Hospital's and the Department's commitment to equitable access to care and to the neuropsychology community's commitment to racial, cultural, and social justice.
Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts diagnostic evaluations using neuropsychological testing measures; interprets and communicates results. Designs protocols for monitoring the cognitive, socioemotional, and behavioral status of medical patient populations. Interfaces with outpatient clinic programs of Lurie Children's medical services for the purpose of monitoring their patient populations.
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner. Writes letters, notes, and formal clinical reports on patient contacts. Communicates progress over the telephone, via telemedicine, and via the electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Follows protocols and procedures of the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Lurie Children's Hospital.
• Participates in the APA-approved internship training program and training programs for psychology practicum students and fellows, the social work student training program, and the child and adolescent psychiatry and general psychiatry residency program by preparing and presenting seminar topics and providing supervision to psychology trainees.
• Collaborates and consults with medical providers, schools, and social service agencies as well as city, county, and state funding and placement agencies through oral and written presentation of clinical findings and recommendations. Completes all case management duties of assigned cases including discharge planning, completion of the diagnostic evaluation and referrals to appropriate support services as needed.
• Participates in rounds, patient care conferences, diagnostic and treatment staff team meetings, multidisciplinary case conferences, and discipline-specific team meetings.
• Engages in research related to pediatric neuropsychology and, when appropriate, in program evaluation. Scholarly activities and research related to the disorders encountered in their work or treatment approaches used in their clinical activities is strongly encouraged
• Assists in the training and supervision of psychometrists/neuropsychology technicians.
• Works with team members to provide appropriate coverage for scheduled absences.
• Maintains test equipment and supplies of the Neuropsychology service as state-of-the-art resources.
• Participates in continuing education events including hospital and department mandatory education courses and courses required to maintain professional certification/licensure requirements.
• Performs job functions adhering to customer service principles of innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum education required to perform job: a doctoral degree in clinical psychology with appropriate internship and a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology. If degree is in a related area (e.g., human development) must have completed APA-approved internship.
• Required licensure and/or certification: Must be licensed in the State of Illinois prior to start date. If employee is license-eligible, employee must obtain license and be granted clinical privileges before start date.
• Must be board certified or eligible for board certification in clinical neuropsychology through ABPP/ABCN.
• Trained in aspects of clinical and/or behavioral translational research.
• Ability to think proactively, act creatively, and take initiative appropriately. Excellent verbal and written communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Documented track record of academic productivity/potential, including peer-reviewed publications and grant applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Special physical requirements - sits and stands throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis situation may be necessary.
• Basic Life Support Certification required within sixty days of hire.
• Spanish language fluency is preferable.

Education
PhD (Required)
Pay Range
$100,000.00-$1,000,000.00 Salary
At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children's, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children's and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.