Description:

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PSYCHOLOGIST

Mental Health

Chicago Department of Public Health

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $93,708

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 08/04/2024

Mission: CDPH works with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Conducts diagnostic interviews with clients to assess current functioning levels and obtain medical and social case Histories.

· Administers and interprets psychological tests and makes psychological assessments.

· Diagnoses mental and emotional disorders of clients and formulates plans of treatment.

· Treats psychological disorders by utilizing various psychological and psychotherapeutic techniques.

· Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions using a variety of cognitive-behavioral techniques.

· Conducts neuropsychological tests to diagnose cognitive, neurological, and emotional problems.

· Provides consultation and direction to clinical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cases.

· Provides training to clinical and departmental staff on various topics including conflict resolution and issues involving depression and suicide.

· Develops programs and workshops to educate the community on mental health issues.

· Provides in-service training to clinical staff.

· Supervises and monitors the activities of graduate level psychology interns and practicum students.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Public Health – Englewood

641 W. 63 rd

Chicago, IL

AND Chicago Department of Public Health – Greater Grand

4314 S Cottage Grove

Chicago, IL

AND Chicago Department of Public Health – Lawndale

1105 S Western Avenue

Chicago, IL

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday

8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Psychologist will also be required to work at least 1 (one) evening shift a week (11:30 am -7:30 pm.)

Some additional hours may be required in case of public health emergency.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Psychology. Must be licensed to practice Psychology in the State of Illinois.

Licensure, Certification or Other Qualifications

Must be licensed to practice Psychology in the State of Illinois

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or a skills assessment test as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

· Proficiency with electronic records.

· Previous experience providing psychological testing, counseling, and psychotherapeutic service.

· Previous experience administering and interpreting psychological tests to diagnose mental and emotional disorders and formulate treatment plans.

· Previous work experience conducting individual family and group therapy sessions.

· Previous work experience providing consultation and direction to clinical staff in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cases.

APPPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dhr/provdrs/emp.html)

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor