Clinical Psychologist – Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members

Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Clinical Psychologist. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have clinical experience with trauma, and the evidence-based treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

Overview:

• Most of the psychologist’s clinical time will consist of delivering short-term, evidence-based interventions virtually using the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT).
• Psychologists will engage in individual, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as some diagnostic assessment.
• Psychologists may be expected to supervise trainees, teach medical students and residents, and engage in research and program development.
• Psychologists will receive an academic appointment through Rush Medical College, so psychologists will be expected to approach their work through a scientist-practitioner perspective.
• The ideal candidate for this position will have clinical experience with trauma, and the evidence-based treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), particularly Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
• Candidates that have previous clinical experience with active-duty service members or veterans may be particularly well-suited.
• Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree (PhD/PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology with an APA-approved internship as well as a one-year psychology post-doctoral fellowship.
• Qualified candidates must be either licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois. Qualified candidates must be PSYPACT credentialed or PSYPACT-eligible. 
• Please visit our website at (https://roadhomeprogram.org/) to learn more.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is recruiting a clinical psychologist for the Road Home Program: The National Center of Excellence for Veterans and Their Families at Rush (RHP).

RHP is part of the Warrior Care Network, serving as its Midwest regional center focusing on the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder through an innovative 2-week Intensive Outpatient Program for survivors of combat and military sexual trauma (MST). Additionally, it provides individualized care on an outpatient basis to veterans and their loved ones to help heal the invisible wounds of war.

Rush University System for Health 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 includes 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 2022-2023. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 20 of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized ten Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. These accolades, along with many others that include a decade of Magnet® designation, reflect 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. All three Rush University System for Health hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index.

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