Lead Psychologist and Director of Training - Trauma Recover Center

Department: 12800 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Trauma Recovery Center: Christ Hospital Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, Wednesday 10am-6:30pm. (Option to have Mon, Tues, or Wed be the later day). Pay Range: $59.00 - $88.50 Our Training Director/Lead Psychologist role specifically will be supporting our Trauma Recovery Center (TRC). To find out more information on the TRC, please visit: https://www.advocatehealth.com/health-services/emergency-services/advocate-trauma-recovery-center The TRC is across 2 locations, one in Northern Illinois (Gurnee, IL - 1445 N Hunt Club Rd), and one on the south side of Chicago (Evergreen Park, IL - 9730 S Western Ave). There is flexibility between both offices, but at minimum once a week at our south site. Major Responsibilities: 1) Management of Psychology Residency and Graduate Student Training. Directs and manages the outpatient clinic training program. Maintains an active interest and participation in the professional field at all levels. Maintains excellent communication with graduate schools throughout the country; networks with training directors of accredited programs. Continues to increase the visibility of the psychology, social work and addictions practicum experiences available through Behavioral Health services with training programs throughout the nation. Responsible for planning, direction and coordination of ambulatory behavioral health psychology internship and graduate student training activities. Responsible for the clinical and administrative functions of the training program to ensure clinical excellence, patient and trainee satisfaction. Ensures that the orientation and supervisory functions promote compliance with state, certification, licensure, accreditation and APPIC standards; maintains APA accreditation. Reviews procedures and protocols for the training program; monitors compliance by observation, verbal report, electronic and written clinical record documentation to ensure quality services. Monitors the productivity of trainees to ensure proper utilization of staff and trainee resources. Develops and implements short and long range goals and objectives to ensure that the training program meets present and future training and clinical demands. Annually recruits trainees taking into consideration clinical interests, clinical competencies, schedule availability and language skills to meet the strategic needs of the Department. Monitors and documents the performance of trainees. 2) Behavioral Health Outcomes: Analyzes trends or innovations in the behavioral health fields and integrates these into the continuum of care. Develops and provides services within primary care environments; develops protocols; enhances the visibility of embedded behavioral health services among healthcare providers. Recommends practice protocols, changes in program operations and implements projects and initiatives; continues to develop and improve processes that deliver services to children, adolescents and adults with mental illness, addictions or emotional-behavioral conditions. Monitors and coaches with regard to professional standards that support the delivery of quality services. Develops, implements, monitors performance improvement and measurement based care initiatives in order to measure outcomes, correct identified deficiencies, improve quality and efficiency, meet the needs of patients and improve patient satisfaction. Conducts diagnostic assessments; implements recommended interventions. Provides specialized evaluations. Facilitates management of complicated psychiatric events. Provides brief, problem oriented, family systems and other therapeutic services. Teaches and coaches clinicians to practice in innovative ways utilizing digital technologies, telehealth and measurement based care. 3) Supervision: Provides direction and leadership to ensure efficient and effective clinical operations that support the provision of quality services. Stimulates the development and maintenance of professional standards for clinicians. Provides supervision of the supervisory process. Provides supervision of the diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning, treatment process and other professional duties. Directs trainees and supervisors on approaches to patient needs; suggests alternative approaches for the resolution of problems. Assesses performance by monitoring the quality and quantity of trainee clinical and supportive interventions. Ensures timely and accurate completion of forms, case recording and reports provided by the trainees; reviews and provides reports as required. Actively incorporates into process improvements how the billing process impacts the therapeutic process. Fosters an environment of care where trainees as well as staff advance to further levels of competency. Works positively toward maintaining the motivation and morale of trainees, supervisors and other staff. 4) Department and Training Activities: Actively participates in departmental and hospital quality assurance, accreditation, performance improvement (PI) activities and other special projects. Demonstrates active involvement in supervision as evidenced by constructive participation, initiative and apparent effort. Maintains the safety log and facility by monitoring and reporting needs to the designated person. Identifies professional goals and enhances job-related skills through staff development activities. Remains current on trends in clinical theory and practice. 5) Professional Development: Provides leadership, orientation and training for clinical and non-clinical staff to develop and maintain skills in evidence-based treatments. Establishes professional development priorities through needs assessments and recommendations from all levels of staff. Identifies resources to deliver an annual s