The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Pediatrics

Location

CHICAGO, IL

Open Date

Jan 31, 2020

Description

The University of Chicago's Department of Pediatrics, Section of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, seeks a Clinical Associate at 100% effort.  Direct patient care responsibilities include the provision of trauma-focused, evidence-informed assessment and psychotherapy to children, youth, young adults, and families. Services may be provided in various locations affiliated with the Block Hassenfeld Casdin (BHC) Collaborative for Family Resilience and may include individual, family, and group intervention.

The University of Chicago Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing superior, compassionate healthcare to all children. We strive to provide an education and training experience that fosters the next generation of national and international leaders in child health. Our faculty includes more than 130 full-time members and postdoctoral researchers. In addition to teaching medical students, residents and fellows, our faculty conducts cutting-edge translational and clinical research.

Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must 1) have a PhD in psychology or equivalent 2) hold or be eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois and 3) licensed in clinical psychology.   Review of applications will consider skills in trauma-focused psychological assessment and psychotherapy, experience caring for children and families affected by violence and other trauma, and interest in health justice and serving urban individuals, families and communities affected by structural violence.

To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: apply.interfolio.com/73740.   Applicants must upload: CV including bibliography and cover letter. Review of applications ends when the position is filled.

For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/InterfolioHelp .