The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are seeking a qualified clinical child and adolescent psychologist or pediatric psychologist to serve as the Director of Training-Psychology within the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s Hospital, a nationally ranked, freestanding children’s hospital located on the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine campus.

Lurie Children’s Hospital recognizes the impact of systemic, cultural, social, and economic factors on children and families, and values the diverse identities that build and enrich our hospital and the broader Chicago community. We are committed to welcoming staff and faculty from varied backgrounds because we believe that diversity strengthens the collective fabric of our medical center and fulfills our commitment to address the structural health disparities in the medical care of children. We seek employees who share this perspective, consider it important to their professional identity, and are representative of the families and children we serve.

Duties include: (a) directing the training program in clinical child and adolescent and pediatric psychology for psychology trainees at the practicum, internship, and fellowship level, and contributing to training programs in related fields in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Lurie Children’s; (b) ensuring that all requirements are met for accreditation by the relevant governing and accrediting bodies for this program; (c) conducting a research program and taking a leadership role in the development and implementation of departmental research and program development activities; (e) actively participating in Department teaching activities including course development; and (f) provide direct clinical services to children and adolescents.

The faculty appointment will be non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educator track; rank is Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The applicant will have demonstrated the ability to obtain research funding the NIH-level or that of major foundations.  Qualified candidates will have obtained a PhD in a clinical psychology training program and completed an APA-approved internship specializing in clinical child or pediatric psychology.  At least one of training programs must have been APA-approved. The individual will also have completed a fellowship in pediatric or clinical child and adolescent psychology and have experience in a pediatric medical setting.  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and licensure in Illinois. Licensure in Illinois and Lurie Children’s medical staff membership are required before starting work.

Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full-time position. Applications will be evaluated as received. The start date is negotiable, and the position will remain open until filled. The applicant cannot assume the position until Illinois licensure and hospital privileges are obtained.

This position is at Lurie Children's Hospital, but initial applications are made through Northwestern University.  Please upload your CV with a letter describing clinical experience and clinical and academic interests and the names of four professional references.

When applying, please upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf.

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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.